Camilla Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Camilla is listed in our database as a girl name of Latin origin. Its recorded meaning is “Servant for the temple; Free-born; noble. Feminine form of Camillus. Famous bearer: Roman mythological Volscian warrior queen Camilla. Fanny Burney's 18th century novel 'Camilla”.

Camilla Name at a Glance

Name Camilla
Meaning Servant for the temple; Free-born; noble. Feminine form of Camillus. Famous bearer: Roman mythological Volscian warrior queen Camilla. Fanny Burney's 18th century novel 'Camilla'.
Origin Latin
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Camilla Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Camilla means “Servant for the temple; Free-born; noble. Feminine form of Camillus. Famous bearer: Roman mythological Volscian warrior queen Camilla. Fanny Burney's 18th century novel 'Camilla”. 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.

Camilla Name Origin

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

Is Camilla a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Camilla

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