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Celine

Girl name · 101 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Celine: 101 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 16 births in 1996.

Celine is a French feminine form of the Roman name Caelinus, ultimately from Latin *caelum* meaning “sky” or “heaven”, giving it a lofty, celestial feel. The name is most famously borne by Canadian singer Céline Dion, whose powerhouse voice made her an international icon, and by Saint Celine, a fifth-century mother of Saint Rémi. The French town of Sainte-Céline honours the saint. As a variant of Celia, which derives from the Roman family name Caelius, Celine shares its roots with the astronomical term “celestial”. In Scotland, the name has been in steady but modest use since the 1970s, often chosen for its elegant, international sound and its association with a beloved performer.