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Celeste
Meaning: heavenly · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly'. Popular in Spanish, Italian and French as well as English.
Famous people named Celeste
- Celeste Barber (comedian)
Nicknames
Cece, Lessie
Variants & related names
Céleste, Celestine, Celestina
Celeste name art
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FAQ
What does the name Celeste mean?
Celeste means “heavenly”. It comes from Latin.
Is Celeste a popular name?
Yes — Celeste has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Celeste?
Cece, Lessie.
What are other forms of Celeste?
Céleste, Celestine, Celestina.
Similar names
Julia · Natalia · Olive · Vivian · Diana · June
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.