Camille

At a Glance

Origin

French, from Latin Camilla

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

kuh-MEELListen

Camille traces back to the French form of the Latin name Camilla, pronounced kuh-MEEL (IPA /kəˈmiːl), and it's a classic girl's name. You may see it claimed that Camille means 'perfect, unblemished,' 'free-born, noble,' or 'ceremonial attendant' — but that doesn't hold up: the underlying Roman family name (Camilla/Camillus) is of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so those are folk readings rather than a documented meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Camille

Origin: French, from Latin Camilla.

A common claim: Camille is often said to mean 'perfect, unblemished,' 'free-born, noble,' or 'ceremonial attendant.' Actually: None of these are confirmed — the underlying Roman family name (Camilla/Camillus) is of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so these are folk readings rather than an established meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Camille

Popularity of Camille

Camille has held steady in Social Security data, ranking #239 in 2024 with 1,301 babies given the name, just off its recent peak of #236 in 2022 with 1,295 — based on records stretching back to 1880.

Names Like Camille

These names share Camille’s style, era or origin.

• Adaline
• Adelina
• Adriana
• Adrianna
• Amelia
• Antonella

FAQ

What does the name Camille mean?

Camille is often said to mean ‘perfect, unblemished,’ ‘free-born, noble,’ or ‘ceremonial attendant.’ None of these are confirmed — the underlying Roman family name (Camilla/Camillus) is of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so these are folk readings rather than an established meaning.

How do you pronounce Camille?

Camille is pronounced kuh-MEEL (IPA: /kəˈmiːl/).

Is Camille a popular name right now?

Camille is near its all-time peak (#236 in 2022), ranked #239 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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