The name Camille is a boy's name meaning "young ceremonial attendant".

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Camille is a unisex name in France, where it's in the Top100 for both boys and girls. It is certainly one of those names whose gender identity is culturally specific: In the US, more than 1100 baby girls were named Camille last year, and only five baby boys.

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The name Camille peaked for boys at #855 in 1882. Camille is also used for girls, ranking #240 in 2025.

The name Camille is a girl's name of French origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".

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At one time just the sound of the name Camille could start people coughing, recalling the tragic Lady of the Camellias, the heroine played by Greta Garbo in the vintage film based on a Dumas story, but that image has faded, replaced by a sleek, chic, highly attractive one. 
 Among its namesakes are Camille Claudel, a French sculptor and Camille Paglia, a feminist writer and critic. Princess Stephanie of Monaco is the mother of a Camille, and it is the middle name of both Nicole Richie and Willow Smith.
 Camille is a unisex name in France, where distinguished male bearers include the composer Saint-Saens and the painter Pissarro.

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The name Camille is currently ranked #240 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #236 in 2022. The name is most popular in CAMILLE, CAMILLE, and CAMILLE. Camille is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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