Camilla

Camilla is the feminine form of the ancient Roman name Camillus, which is used in English and Italian. Originally, this name referred to 'youthful sacrificial servants' who had to come from a respectable and unblemished family and be free-born. This leads to the meanings 'the honorable,' 'the one from a good family,' or 'the noble.' Another interpretation could be 'the free-born.'

What does the name Camilla mean?

The name Camilla is closely associated with the Latin term camillus, which means 'sacrificial servant,' 'altar boy,' or 'minor' as well as 'noble-born.' In addition to this Latin root, there may also be a connection to the ancient Greek word gamḗlios (γᾰμήλῐος), which means 'wedding' or 'festive.' Furthermore, there are links to the Arabic Kamil/Kemal, meaning 'complete,' 'perfect,' or 'decent.' In ancient times, temple priestesses were also referred to by the name Camilla. The name has established itself in various cultures, maintaining a similar meaning. Variants include Camille, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Kamillia, Kamile, Kamilia, and Kamilla. The male equivalents are Camil, Camillo, Camilo, Camill, Kamil, Kamillus, Kamillo, and Kamill. A prominent bearer of this name is Camilla, the wife of Charles III, the British heir apparent.

Where does the name Camilla come from?

The name Camilla has its roots in Latin and Roman culture, meaning 'the honorable' or 'the one from a good family.' The Latin term camillus refers to 'the sacrificial servant,' 'the altar boy,' 'the minor,' or 'the noble-born.' The name is common in English, Italian, Swedish, and other Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Camilla?

The pronunciation of Camilla is three syllables and melodious. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ca-mil-la' [kaˈmɪla]. The name begins with a clear K sound, giving it structure. The stressed middle syllable with the short I brings liveliness to the sound, while the double 'l' creates a gentle connection to the final syllable. Overall, Camilla sounds elegant, classic, and feminine - balanced and stylish.

When is the name day of Camilla?

The name day of Camilla is celebrated on March 3rd in honor of Camilla of Auxerre, and additionally on July 14th.

Popularity

In Germany, Camilla is among the popular first names, currently ranking 485th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 1996, when it placed 264th. In the last ten years, Camilla has been given as a first name approximately 670 times, resulting in a 676th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 760th. Its global popularity is reflected in rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Cam / Cami / Camil / Camilka / Camille / Camillentee / Camillmill / Camillus / Camuschka / Illa / Kamille / Mila / Milka / Mill / Milla / Mille / Milli / Millie / Milly / Mimi / Rottweiler / Smilla

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Famous people

• Camila Colombo (* 1990), Uruguayan chess player
• Camilla Baginskaite (Lithuanian chess player)
• Camilla Belle (actress (The Quiet, Unknown Caller, 10,000 B.C.))
• Camilla Bordonaba (Argentinian singer & actress)
• Camilla Cabello (singer)
• Camilla Collett (Norwegian writer)
• Camilla Dalby (* 1988), Danish handball player
• Camilla de Castro (1979–2005), Brazilian transgender porn actress and TV host
• Camilla de Rossi (American composer)
• Camilla Frydan (Austrian composer)
• Camilla Gottschalck (musician from Denmark)
• Camilla Gryski (writer from Canada)
• Camilla Horn (German actress)
• Camilla Huse (Norwegian football player)
• Camilla Indset Sorgjerd (Norwegian cyclist)
• Camilla Johansson (Swimmer from Sweden)
• Camilla Kerslake (English singer)
• Camilla Lackberg (Swedish writer)
• Camilla Lennarth (golfer)
• Camilla Luddington (British actress)