Celest

Meaning heavenly
Origin Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ce-lest

About Celest

Celest combines ethereal elegance with practical brevity, creating an exquisite name that functions beautifully in both poetic and pragmatic contexts. The name's refined sound suggests natural grace while its compact structure ensures everyday usability—a combination increasingly rare in contemporary naming trends.

This distinguished choice carries subtle celestial associations without being overtly thematic, allowing your daughter the freedom to define herself beyond her name's literal meaning.

Celest suggests someone who approaches life with quiet dignity combined with genuine warmth, qualities that foster meaningful connections throughout her journey. The name's relative rarity ensures your daughter will enjoy its distinctive character without isolation, as its intuitive pronunciation and spelling make it accessible despite its uncommon status.

Variations of Name Celest

Celeste
Celes
Celestia
Selest
Seleste
Selesta
Celese
Celesia

Nicknames for Celest

Cece
Celly
Cel
Cece
Lessy
Celest