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Celeste

Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Heavenly or celestial
Popularity: #275

Celeste Meaning and Origin

Celeste is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “heavenly or celestial.” The name Celeste has been used in various cultures and languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, and English. In some cultures, it is also used as a surname. In terms of popularity, the name Celeste has been steadily rising in the United States since the 1970s. It reached its peak popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s and has since declined somewhat but remains a relatively popular choice for baby girls. Famous people with the name Celeste include actress Celeste Holm, singer Celeste Buckingham, and model Celeste Bright, among others.

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