Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Celeste
suh-LEST
/səˈlɛst/
"Born of the sky" — ethereal, elegant, and quietly luminous
Celeste is a name that lives up to its meaning — heavenly and luminous, it floats above the ordinary. From the Latin 'caelestis' (belonging to the sky or heaven), it has the same root as celestial and has been used across Romance languages for centuries. Its current rise mirrors a broader appetite for nature and cosmos-inspired names, and its French-inflected sound feels simultaneously classic and contemporary.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesCe · leste
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordCaelestis
MeaningHeavenly, celestial
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2022
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
CeceCeliLesCellie
About the Name Celeste
Celeste comes from the Latin 'caelestis,' meaning heavenly or belonging to the sky. It shares its root with the English word 'celestial' and evokes the beauty of the cosmos and the divine.
Celeste has been used in France and other Romance-language countries for centuries, and it has a distinctly French sound. However, its origin is Latin. It is popular in France, Italy, and increasingly in English-speaking countries.
Celeste is rising. It ranked in the low 200s in the US in the early 2020s and is trending upward, part of a wider wave of sky- and star-themed names.
Celeste Rose, Celeste Iris, Celeste Pearl, Celeste Aurora, and Celeste Wren are all ethereal, harmonious combinations.
Cece is the most popular nickname. Celi and Les are also used. The name's two elegant syllables mean many people simply use it in full.
Celeste derives from the Latin adjective 'caelestis' (heavenly), from 'caelum' (sky, heaven). It was used as a given name in medieval Europe and became popular in France before spreading to other countries.
Personality of Celeste
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Celeste
Creativity
88%
Elegance
92%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
68%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Celeste
C
Celeste
British singer-songwriter who won the BRIT Award for Rising Star and is known for her jazz-influenced soul sound
C
Celeste Ng
American novelist, author of Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere
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Celeste (video game)
An acclaimed 2018 indie platformer featuring the protagonist Madeline, set on the fictional Celeste Mountain
Middle Names for Celeste
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Celeste
Celeste Rose
Celeste Grace
Celeste Iris
Celeste Wren
Celeste Pearl
Celeste Jade
Celeste Marie
Celeste Aurora
Celeste Skye
Celeste Moon
Celeste Violet
Celeste Luna
Names Similar to Celeste
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Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Celeste
3rd century
Celestinus I is elected Pope, one of several popes to use the Latin Caelestinus — linking the name to the highest spiritual authority
1800s
Celeste is used in France and Italy as a given name, often for girls born near religious feast days
1990s
Celeste appears in the US top 500, used quietly by families seeking an unusual but accessible name
2018
The indie game Celeste is released to critical acclaim, introducing the name to a new generation of players
2020s
Celeste rises steadily in the US, UK, and Australia as celestial and nature-themed names hit a cultural peak
Numerology & Symbolism of Celeste
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
11
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sky Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Celestite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Blue Star Flower
Celeste Around the World
How Celeste is written in different languages and scripts
سيليست
Arabic
セレスト
Japanese
Селест
Russian
셀레스트
Korean
赛莱斯特
Chinese
Σελέστ
Greek
सेलेस्ट
Hindi
סלסט
Hebrew
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