Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "heavenly"
Popularity in 2008: #397
Softly pretty and somewhat quaint name with heavenly overtones, which kids might associate with Queen Celeste of Babar's elephant kingdom: a light and lovely choice that's finally getting noticed. If you want a more unusual variation, consider Celestia -- or even Celestial.
International Variations:
Celestina
(Spanish)
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Rank in US Top 1000