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Celeste?

31 replies

DaySleeper · 05/12/2012 15:26

I quite like it. What do you think?

Ive looked at previous threads on this name and I'm ok with both the celery and the Marie Celeste connotations that seem to come up. It would def be for a first name as I have a middle name (single syllable family name) already sorted. Thanks

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BRANdishingMistletoe · 05/12/2012 15:33

I love it. I would have named DD Celeste if I could have, it would really suit her.

rachel234 · 05/12/2012 18:18

Lovely name.

WonkyWilly · 05/12/2012 19:39

Really beautiful name! If I met a little girl called Celeste I would be compelled to comment on how sweet her name is!

SeasonallySnowyPeasant · 05/12/2012 19:42

I really like it and it was on my list for DD. we went with something else in the end but if there's ever a DD2 it would be a strong contender.

MustafaCake · 05/12/2012 19:55

Gorgeous name, was on my list for DC2 (who turned out to be a boy).

We had all sorts of starry names on the list:

Celeste
Astrid
Stella
Estelle
etc.................!!

ClareMarriott · 05/12/2012 21:07

The only Celeste I know of was the actress Celeste Holm

thatlldopigthatlldo · 05/12/2012 21:08

lovely.

DaySleeper · 05/12/2012 22:02

Oh lovely feedback so far, thank you!

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goralka · 05/12/2012 22:05

such a pretty name, go for it!
does remind me a little of Babar the Elephant, I think Mrs. Babar was called Celeste, but that's not important and I am probably showing my age.

FriggFRIGG · 05/12/2012 23:34

Gorgeous.
really love it.

It's unusual,but known,simple enough to spell and pronounce,
Sweet on a girl,but the name seems to 'grow up' as you imagine an older child and then an adult woman.

That's a rare quality in a name...

DaySleeper · 06/12/2012 06:40

Oh this is really great- thank you!

Just out of curiosity, which way can you see nns going for Celeste?

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SeasonallySnowyPeasant · 06/12/2012 10:22

I had to think quite hard to come up with a nn. I think people would use her full name unless you instigated something.

monal · 06/12/2012 10:27

I love it. If I didn't know someone who already named his daughter this it would be top of my list. It's gorgeous.

lyndie · 06/12/2012 10:31

I love it but it makes me think of Cilest which is a brand of pill! Though you wouldn't know that unless you take it and it'll probably be discontinued by the time she is much bigger.

LottieJenkins · 06/12/2012 10:39

Lovely name reminds me of Celeste Holme who was in High Society and sung Who Wants To Be A Millionaire..............She was an amazing actress!!

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ChestnutsRoastingonaWitchesTit · 06/12/2012 10:58

Its gorgeous, classic and pretty but also quite strong.

Also gives you the nick name Ce-Ce which is just adorable.

Go for it!

DaySleeper · 06/12/2012 11:29

You are all making my day- thank you Smile

I actually love Essie as a nn - I hadn't thought of that. And Ce-Ce. Both v cute. Although it's true that it may be that she would just go by her full name which would be fine by me. This is feeling good Smile

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PeppaPigStinks · 06/12/2012 12:35

Sorry but I am sure there was a contraceptive pill called cilest? I could be wrong though and it is a pretty name.

PieceOfTheMoon · 06/12/2012 12:43

I love it and it was on my list for DC2 (despite taking cilest - that never crossed my mind!), but not using it as DH not keen.

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toobreathless · 06/12/2012 13:09

We are expecting DD2 and she will probably be called Celeste :) we have DD1 who is Hazel & wanted a nature/earthy name for DD2 without being too matchy.

She will probably be Celeste day to day, we might use the nn Etta.

Lovely meaning : 'heavenly'

It is also number 1000 odd in the popularity stakes & is not rising in popularity. Equates to about 40 babies born in the UK a year.

You have excellent taste Xmas Grin

toobreathless · 06/12/2012 13:10

Oh yes and there is a pill called Cilest, this doesn't bother me too much despite the fact that I prescribe it occasionally (it's not generally first line) and I have taken it in the past!

Pasiphae · 06/12/2012 13:43

I have a Celeste.
We got more good comments than bad.
The bad one were mainly about the Pills and that some people thought the name was a bit "stripper" ???
And we had the Daphne and Celeste's songs as well.
We love Babar, so we loved that one link and actually collected a few Queen Celeste things.
We never met any others, unless we go in France.
Mine gets Cece and Celie or Celestie and the one she hates the most but can't say no to, because babies tend to use it, is:"lestie".

Obv, my opinion is that it is a superbe name! Good choice!

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