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At a Glance: Name: Camille – Origin: French, from Latin Camilla – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-MEEL
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
Phonetic: kuh-MEEL IPA: /kəˈmiːl/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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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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