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Camille

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Popularity

#239

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

75,799

Peak Year

#1,344 in 2012

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French name derived from the Roman family name Camillus, of uncertain Etruscan origin, but potentially meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Camille Saint-Saëns

    French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist

  • Camille Claudel

    French sculptor and graphic artist

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Personality Traits

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