Celine

Heavenly — a girl name of French origin

GenderGirl
OriginFrench
MeaningHeavenly
Pronunciationseh-LEEN

Popularity of Celine in the United States

#207Rank in 2025
1,466Births in 2025
#207 in 2025Peak Popularity
↑ Rising10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Celine

Celine is a French short form of Celestine, ultimately from the Latin "caelum," meaning "heaven" or "sky." The name is globally recognized through singer Celine Dion, whose powerful voice and international stardom brought the name widespread recognition beyond France. It also lends its name to the French luxury fashion house Celine, adding a note of chic sophistication.

Celine Around the World

Celine is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 16+ international variants.

Languages
EnglishDutchDanish
Details

TypeFemale given name

International Variants
SilkeGerman
CeciliaItalian
CelinaItalian
CeliaItalian
CécileFrench
Cecilie
CélineFrench
Célia
Cèlia
CecyliaPolish
Celiné
Seline
CelinSwedish
Célinie
Celene
ZelineFrench

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Celine

Cece

Famous People Named Celine

  • Celine Dion — Canadian singer
  • Celine Kwan — Hong Kong-Canadian actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Celine mean?

Celine is a girl name of French origin meaning "Heavenly." Celine is a French short form of Celestine, ultimately from the Latin "caelum," meaning "heaven" or "sky." The name is globally recognized through singer Celine Dion, whose powerful voice and international stardom brought the name widespread recognition beyond France.

How do you pronounce Celine?

Celine is pronounced seh-LEEN. Common variations include Céline, Celina, Selene.

Is Celine a girl name?

Yes, Celine is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Cece.

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