Celeste Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Celeste Name at a Glance

Name	Celeste
Meaning	This French name is based on the Latin 'caelestis' meaning heavenly. Used as both a masculine and feminine name in France.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Celeste Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Celeste means “This French name is based on the Latin 'caelestis' meaning heavenly. Used as both a masculine and feminine name in France”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Celeste Name Origin

Our database records Celeste under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Celeste a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Celeste is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Celeste

When considering Celeste for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.