The name Celeste is a boy's name meaning "heavenly".

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Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Celeste (or Céleste in France) is traditionally a unisex name in Italy and France. It Italy, it was more popular for males until around the middle of the 20th century.

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The name Celeste peaked for boys at #3288 in 1957. Celeste is also used for girls, ranking #198 in 2024.

The name Celeste is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "heavenly".

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Celeste is a softly pretty and somewhat quaint name with heavenly overtones, which kids might associate with Queen Celeste of Babar's elephant kingdom. She's a light and lovely choice that's finally getting noticed.
<br/><br/>Celeste has been in the Top 1000 every year since 1880. Best known modern Celeste is Oscar-winning actress Celeste Holm.
<br/><br/>If you want a more unusual variation, consider Celestine, Celestia -- or even Celestial. 

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The name Celeste is currently ranked #198 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #198 in 2024. The name is most popular in CELESTE, CELESTE, and CELESTE. Celeste is occasionally used for boys in 2008.

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