Camilla
Young ceremonial attendant — a girl name of Latin origin
Popularity of Camilla in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Camilla
Camilla is the Latin form from which the Spanish Camila is derived, tracing back to "camillus," a term for a freeborn youth who assisted at religious rites in ancient Rome. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift and fearless warrior-queen of the Volscians. The name gained renewed British prominence with Camilla, Queen Consort, wife of King Charles III, lending it a distinctly royal association in recent years.
Camilla Around the World
Camilla is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Camilla
Famous People Named Camilla
- Camilla, Queen Consort — wife of King Charles III
- Camilla Belle — American actress
- Camilla Läckberg — Swedish crime novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Camilla mean?
Camilla is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Young ceremonial attendant." Camilla is the Latin form from which the Spanish Camila is derived, tracing back to "camillus," a term for a freeborn youth who assisted at religious rites in ancient Rome. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift and fearless warrior-queen of the Volscians.
How do you pronounce Camilla?
Camilla is pronounced kuh-MIL-uh. Common variations include Camila, Kamilla, Camille.
Is Camilla a girl name?
Yes, Camilla is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Millie, Cami, Milla.
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