Celia
Meaning of Celia
The name Celia is a graceful and timeless choice for a baby girl, with origins rooted in Latin. It is derived from the Roman family name Caelius, which means "heavenly" or "of the sky." Celia is pronounced SEE-lee-uh in English and THEL-yah in Spanish, reflecting its versatile charm across different cultures. A notable variation of this name is Cecilia. Historically, Celia has enjoyed varying popularity in the United States, peaking significantly during the early 20th century and maintaining a steady presence on baby name charts over the years. The name evokes a sense of elegance and classic beauty, making it an enduring favorite among parents seeking a sophisticated yet approachable name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SEE-lee-uh (/ˈsi.li.ə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as THEL-yah (/ˈse.lja/)
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Notable People Named Celia
| Celia Cruz, also known as "La Guarachera de Cuba" and "Queen of Salsa," was a renowned Cuban singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century, known for her contributions to Latin music and selling over 10 million copies of her work. |
| Celia Rose Gooding is an American actor and singer known for their role in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill and as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. |
| Celia Keenan-Bolger is an award-winning American actress and singer, best known for her portrayal of Scout Finch in the play To Kill a Mockingbird, for which she won a Tony Award. |
| Dame Celia Elizabeth Johnson was an acclaimed English actress known for her roles in films such as Brief Encounter and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. |
| Celia Jiménez Delgado, also known as Celia, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right wing-back for Orlando Pride and the Spain national team. |
| Celia Feinman Adler was an American actress, celebrated as the "First Lady of the Yiddish Theatre". |
| Celia Barquín Arozamena was a talented Spanish amateur golfer who achieved victory at the 2018 European Ladies Amateur Championship. |
| Celia Franca, co-founder of The National Ballet of Canada, served as its artistic director for 24 years. |
| Celia Rees is a renowned English author known for her captivating novels. |
| Celia Parker Woolley was an American novelist, Unitarian minister, and social reformer who made significant contributions to the Chicago Woman's Club and the Frederick Douglass Woman's Club. |
| Celia Calderón (1921-1969) was a renowned Mexican artist celebrated for her exceptional engraving, oil, and watercolor works, and was a distinguished member of several prominent art societies. |
| Celia Weston is an American character actress known for her roles in movies such as Dead Man Walking and The Talented Mr. Ripley, as well as for her role as Jolene Hunnicutt in the CBS sitcom Alice. |
| Celia Hammond is an English former model turned animal rights activist, known for her campaigns against fur and for the neutering of cats to control the feral population. |
| Celia Zaldumbide Rosales was an influential Ecuadorian pianist, teacher, and cultural manager known for her dedication to training young talents and establishing cultural centers for art. |
| Celia Villalobos Talero is a Spanish former People's Party (PP) politician and Health Minister. |
