What is the origin of the name Celest?

Celest is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Celest?

Celest is currently ranked #6968 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlLatin

Celest

seh-LEST

Popularity

#6968

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,081

Peak Year

#56 in 2004

First Recorded

1908

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A shortened form of Celeste, derived from the Latin 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial'.

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Cel Lessie

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Cel Lessie

Spelling Variations

Celeste Celestine

Similar Names

Celia Seraphina Luna

Personality Traits

HeavenlyPeacefulElegant

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