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Name Origin

Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'. It is a variant of the name Cecilia.

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Famous People

Celia Cruz (1925-2003)

Singer, Actress

  • Known as the 'Queen of Salsa'
  • Won multiple Grammy Awards

Celia Imrie (1952-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in films like 'Calendar Girls' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary'
  • Award-winning stage actress

Celia Walden (1976-)

Journalist, Author

  • Columnist for The Daily Telegraph
  • Author of the novel 'Taken'