Chrysalis

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Chrysalis is derived from the Greek word "chrysos", which means "gold". In biology, a chrysalis refers to the pupa stage of metamorphosis that caterpillars go through before becoming butterflies or moths.
Pronunciation
KRIS-ə-lis(English)
kris-uh-lis or kris-uh-leez
Popularity
Chrysalis is a rare name and not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Chrysalis
Cartoon of Chrysalis

Chrysalis Name meanings & History

Chrysalis is derived from the Greek word "chrysos", which means "gold". In biology, a chrysalis refers to the pupa stage of metamorphosis that caterpillars go through before becoming butterflies or moths. From the word referring to the pupa of a butterfly or moth or the cocoon where the pupa is enclosed inside, derived via Latin from Ancient Greek χρυσαλλίς (khrusallís), from χρυσός (khrusós) meaning "gold."A My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic villain bears this name. Chrysalis can be used as a first or middle name for baby girls or boys.

Zodiac Sign of Chrysalis: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Chrysalis:

C: Copycat,Curious,Choice,Chatty,Clever,Cute,Candid

H: Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

S: Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Success,Solidity,Status

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious

L: Luscious,Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Legal

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

Chrysalis is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Chrysalis

Chrysanthemum, Chriselle, Chrisette, Chrystal, Crystal, Christabel, Christelle