Celia

Meaning

“from the Roman family name Caelia, linked to Latin caelum "heaven"; also a short form of Cecilia”

Source

Cultural Notes

Used by Shakespeare in As You Like It; derives from either the Roman Caelia or as a short form of Cecilia.

Popularity

Famous People Named Celia

• •Celia Cruz, Celia Johnson

Variants & Spellings

• Cecilia, Selena, Selia