Celeste
Meaning of Celeste
The name Celeste is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, rooted in Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word "caelestis," which means "heavenly" or "of the sky," Celeste carries with it an ethereal and celestial charm. Pronounced as suh-LEST in English and seh-LEST in French, this name exudes elegance and grace. It has been consistently popular over the years, reflecting its enduring appeal; in 2023, it ranked 275th with 1133 occurrences among newborns in the United States. A notable variation of this name is Celestina, which adds a more elaborate and lyrical touch. Associated with qualities of divinity and serenity, Celeste is perfect for parents seeking a name that evokes both beauty and a sense of wonder.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as seh-LEST (/sə.lɛst/)
English
- Pronunced as suh-LEST (/səˈlɛst/)
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Notable People Named Celeste
| Celeste Epiphany Waite is a British singer and songwriter known for her solo debut EP "The Milk & the Honey" and her work with electronic producers before signing with Polydor Records. |
| Celeste Headlee is an American radio journalist, author, and public speaker known for her work on NPR and as the co-host of the PBS series Retro Report. |
| Celeste Ng is an award-winning American writer and novelist known for her acclaimed novels "Everything I Never Told You" and "Little Fires Everywhere," as well as her short stories that have garnered prestigious awards and recognition. |
| Celeste Barber is an Australian comedian and media personality known for her humorous social media posts and celebrity parodies. |
| Celeste Raack is an Australian-Irish cricketer known for her all-rounder skills, representing Ireland internationally and having played for teams like Typhoons and Hobart Hurricanes. |
| María Celeste Cid is a well-known Argentine actress. |
| Celeste Watkins-Hayes is a public policy scholar and interim dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. |
| Celeste Sánchez Romero was a Mexican dental researcher and federal deputy from the Labor Party (PT) in the first six months of the LXV Legislature of the Mexican Congress, and previously worked as an academic researcher. |
| Andrea Celeste Saulo is an Argentine meteorologist and educator who became the first woman to hold the position of first vice president of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 2018. |
| Celeste Rodrigues - Maria Celeste Rebordão Rodrigues ComIH, the younger sister of Amália Rodrigues, was a renowned Portuguese fadista. |
| Celeste Yim is a Korean-Canadian comedian and writer known for her humor and insightful storytelling. |
| Celeste Anderson is a Canadian competitive gamer and reality TV personality, who won the first season of King of the Nerds, earning $100,000. |
| Celeste O'Connor is a Kenyan-born American actor, recognized for their role as Paloma Davis in the Amazon original film Selah and the Spades. |
| Celeste Drake is an American union official and trade expert who served in the Biden Administration as the deputy director for Labor & Economy of the National Economic Council and as the 1st Made in America Director. |
| Celeste Johnson, also known as Celeste, is an American singer, model, and former professional long jump athlete. |
