Camille
Camille is a unisex name of French origin meaning “young ceremonial attendant.” It ranked #240 in the United States in 2025. One of France's most beloved unisex names, though predominantly feminine in modern usage.
how do you pronounce Camille?
kah-MEEY
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what does Camille mean?
The name Camille means “young ceremonial attendant.” It comes from the French language tradition.
One of France's most beloved unisex names, though predominantly feminine in modern usage. It honors both the sculptor Camille Claudel and the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. The name feels artistic, graceful, and timelessly elegant.
where does the name Camille come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Camille. The young ceremonial attendant gloss given elsewhere, tracing to Latin Camilla/Camillus, is not confirmed by anything found in this batch's sources.
the history of Camille
Nothing here confirms its association with Camille Claudel or Camille Pissarro; without a dedicated source, no further history can be given.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #240 |
| 2024 | #239 |
| 2023 | #268 |
| 2022 | #237 |
| 2021 | #280 |
| 2020 | #265 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Camille?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Camille?
- Camille Claudel (sculptor and artist)
- Camille Saint-Saëns (Romantic era composer)
what names are similar to Camille?
what names go well with Camille?
Sibling names that share Camille's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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