Celia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

Latin origin and meaning “heavenly,” Celia is a feminine name. This name is one of the most famous characters in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and George Eliot’s “Middlemarch,” thus she has a special place in the hearts of people who are passionate about literature.

In point of fact, Shakespeare is credited for establishing the name and characterizing Celia as the perfect hero: someone who is witty, courageous, independent, and bright. Name your child Celia, a name that is destined for exceptional things, and you will be inspiring them to become the hero of their own life story.

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