French · Latin

Camille

Pronounced ka-MEELShare

Meaning: French form of Camilla; ultimate meaning uncertain

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Camille is used for both boys and girls in French. Its Roman family probably has Etruscan roots; the familiar ceremonial-attendant explanation is not securely established.

Nicknames

  • Cami
  • Millie
  • Cam

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Camille comes from French and Latin.

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