Does anyone know the origin of the name Celeste?

Question

Is it English?

Answer 1

It's French.

Answer 2

Celeste is Latin origin meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the stars'.  And it appears the French used it first to name children, then the English.

http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/...

Answer 3

its acctualy irish. its my grandma's name, and shes irish.

Answer 4

This is what www.ancestry.com has to say about the name,

Celeste

French, now also quite common in the English-speaking world: from Latin Caelestis “heavenly”, a popular name among early Christians. Variant: English: Celeste.

hope this helps.