Carmilla
car-MIL-ah
Carmilla is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Possibly derived from Carmen, a Latin name meaning 'song' or 'poem', blended with Camilla, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.”. It currently ranks #9025 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Carmilla Means
“Possibly derived from Carmen, a Latin name meaning 'song' or 'poem', blended with Camilla, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.”
The Story of Carmilla
What if a name whispered tales of shadowed elegance and artistic mystery, a name from a gothic romance?
Carmilla draws its sound from a blend of Latin roots, possibly combining 'Carmen,' meaning song or poem, with 'Camilla,' signifying a young ceremonial attendant. First recorded around 1915, it carries an air of enigmatic allure and artistic depth.
This name is for your daughter, who you feel will possess an independent spirit and a creative mystique. You imagine her moving through the world with a captivating presence, her thoughts and feelings as intricate as a complex melody.
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Famous Namesakes
Carmilla
Title character of the gothic novella by Le Fanu
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 1921
Total Births
445
First Recorded
1915
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