Celeste or Céleste is a given name or surname which derives from the Latin ''caelestis'', meaning ''heavenly'' or ''celestial''. The name may refer to:

Given name

Performers

Celeste (singer) Celeste Epiphany Waite (born 5 May 1994) is an American-British singer and songwriter. In 2019, she became the sixth artist to top the BBC's annual Sound of... poll and win the Rising Star Award at the Brit Awards in the same year. Her debut ...

, (born 1994), British-Jamaican singer-songwriter *

Celeste Anderson Celeste Anderson (also known as BiiTTERSWEET) is a Canadian competitive gamer and reality television personality, known for being the winner of the first season of the TBS reality show ''King of the Nerds'' for which she was awarded $100,000. P ...

(also known as BiiTTERSWEET), Filipino Canadian competitive gamer and reality television personality *

Céleste Alkan Céleste Alkan (born Céleste Morhange, after marriage Céleste Marix) (25 February 1812 – 25 December 1897), was a French musician, the sister of the pianist and composer Charles-Valentin Alkan and the music professor Napoléon Alkan. Life Sh ...

(1812-1897), French musician * Celeste Bonin or

Kaitlyn (wrestler) Celeste Beryl Bonin (born October 7, 1986) is an American entrepreneur, bodybuilder, model, and professional wrestler. She is best known for her time in WWE from 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2019, under the ring name Kaitlyn, where she is a former W ...

(born 1986), American model, bodybuilder and professional wrestler *

Celeste Buckingham Celeste Rizvana Buckingham (born 3 May 1995) is a Slovak singer and songwriter. Buckingham began her career in 2011, after finishing as a finalist on the second season of ''Česko Slovenská SuperStar'', the joint Czech-Slovak version of ''Idol' ...

(born 1995), Slovak-American singer *

Celeste Carballo Celeste Carballo (born September 21, 1956, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine singer-songwriter in rock, blues, hard rock, punk and tango. She became known in the early 1980s for her distinctive voice range from B2 to F#6 in head voice. H ...

(born 1956), Argentine singer-songwriter rock, blues, hard rock, punk and tango *

Celeste Cid María Celeste Cid (born January 19, 1984) is an Argentine actress. Biography María Celeste Cid was born on January 19, 1984, and grew up in the San Cristóbal, Buenos Aires, San Cristóbal neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentin ...

(born 1984), Argentine actress * Celeste Coltellini (1760-1828), Italian soprano *

Celeste Cortesi Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi (; ; born December 15, 1997) is a Filipino-Italian model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 competiti ...

(born 1997), Filipino-Italian model and beauty pageant titleholder * Celeste Dandeker (born c. 1952), British dancer * Celeste Dodwell, British and Australian actress who played

Melody Jones Melody Jones is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera ''Home & Away'', played by Celeste Dodwell. Dodwell originally auditioned for a separate part in the serial, but was offered the role of Melody instead. Dodwell s ...

in the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'' *

Celeste Headlee Celeste Headlee (born December 30, 1969) is an American radio journalist, author, public speaker, and co-host of the weekly series ''Retro Report on PBS.'' In her 20-year career in public radio, Headlee has served as the host of the Georgia Publi ...

(born 1969), American radio and television host in Public Broadcasting *

Celeste Holm Celeste Holm (April 29, 1917 – July 15, 2012) was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's ''Gentleman's Agreement'' (1947), and was nominated for her roles in ''Come to th ...

(1917–2012), American stage, film and television actress * Celeste Jaguaribe de Matos Faria (1873–1938), Brazilian composer, poet, singer and teacher *

Celeste Johnson Celeste Johnson (born 1959 in Chicago, Illinois), also known as Celeste, is an American-born, Italian-based athlete, model, singer and TV host. Before entering the showbusiness, Johnson was a professional long jump athlete. She started her c ...

(born 1959), known as Celeste in Italy, American model who became successful as a TV presenter and singer in Italy *

Celeste Legaspi Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi Gallardo (born March 18, 1950) is a Filipina singer, actress, film and theatre producer, and an advocate for artists' rights. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Sh ...

(born 1950), Filipino singer and actress * Celeste Mendoza (1930-1998), Cuban singer * Céleste Mogador (1824–1909), French dancer and writer also known as Mogador *

Celeste O'Connor Celeste O'Connor (born December 2, 1998) is a Kenyan-born American actor. They are known for playing Paloma Davis in the Amazon Studios#List of original films, Amazon original film, ''Selah and the Spades''. Early life and education Celeste O'C ...

(born 1998), American actress * Celeste Thorson (born 1984), American actress, model, screenwriter and activist *

Celeste Yarnall Celeste Jeanne Yarnall (July 26, 1944 – October 7, 2018) was an American actress primarily of the 1960s and 1970s. She started her career on television before moving to feature film roles. Career A native of Long Beach, California, Yarnall w ...

(born 1944), American actress

Writers

* Celeste, a pseudonym of American-born, British astrologer

Patric Walker Patric William Walker (25 September 1931 – 8 October 1995) was an American-born, British astrology, astrologer. Walker's columns, famed for their literary style, appeared in numerous publications throughout the world, leading to claims t ...

* Celeste De Blasis (1946–2001), American author of historical romance novels * Celeste Katz, American senior politics writer *

Celeste McCollough Celeste McCollough Howard (1926 – 2023) was an American psychologist who conducted research in human visual perception. She is best known for her discovery in 1965 of the first contingent aftereffect, known soon after as the McCollough effect. ...

(born 1927), American psychologist *

Celeste Ng Celeste Ng ( ) (born July 30, 1980) is an American writer and novelist. She has released many short stories that have been published in a variety of literary journals. Ng's first novel, '' Everything I Never Told You'', released on June 26, 20 ...

(born 1980), American author and novelist *

Celeste Olalquiaga Celeste Olalquiaga is a Venezuelan-born independent scholar. She is the author of ''The Artificial Kingdom: A Treasury of the Kitsch Experience'' (1999) and ''Megalopolis: Contemporary Cultural Sensibilities''. She received a grant from the Rockef ...

, Venezuelan scholar * Celeste Comegys Peardon (1898–1988), American writer and educator * Celeste Raspanti (born 1928), American playwright * Celeste West (1942–2008), American librarian and lesbian author * Celeste M. A. Winslow (1837–1908), American author

Sportspeople

Celeste Boureille Celeste Anais Boureille (born April 20, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Division 1 Féminine club Montpellier. Early life Boureille is the daughter of Max Boureille, a chef, and Carol Jenkins. She grew up in the ...

(born 1994), American soccer player * Celeste D’Arcangelo (born 2003), Argentinian rhythmic gymnast *

Celeste Ferraris Celeste Deirdre Ferraris (born 29 September 1970 in Canberra) is a former synchronized swimmer from Australia. She competed in the women's solo and women's duet competitions at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, J ...

(born 1970), Australian synchronized swimmer * Celeste García (born 1964), Peruvian swimmer * Celeste Plak (born 1995), Dutch volleyball player * Celeste Poltera, Swiss bobsledder *

Celeste Raack Celeste Raack (born 18 May 1994) is an Australian-Irish cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for Typhoons and Ireland. She holds an Irish passport and was selected to represent Ireland in October 2018, making her full international debut the f ...

(born 1994), Australian cricketer *

Celeste Troche Celeste Troche (pronounced "say-LESS-tay TROH-shay") (born 13 February 1981) is a Paraguayan professional golfer. Troche was born in Asunción. She attended Auburn University in the United States, and was a two time All-American. She was the c ...

(born 1981), Paraguayan golfer

Other

Celeste Baranski Celeste Suzanne Baranski is an American electronic engineer, entrepreneur, and executive who helped create several pioneering electronic devices including early versions of the tablet computer. Baranski, with her colleague Alain Rossmann, won the ...

, American electronic engineer, entrepreneur, and executive who helped create several pioneering electronic devices including early versions of the tablet computer *

Celeste Beard Celeste Beard Johnson (born February 13, 1963), more commonly known as Celeste Beard, is an American convicted murderer who is serving a life sentence at the Lane Murray (SHU) in Gatesville, Texas, for the 1999 murder of her millionaire husban ...

(born 1963), convicted American murderer * Céleste Boursier-Mougenot (born 1961), French artist * Celeste Brackett Newcomer (1871–1951), American educator, clubwoman * Céleste Bulkeley (1759–1832), French soldier in the Catholic and Royal Army during the war in the Vendée * Celeste Farotti (1864–1928), violin maker in the modern Milanese school * Celeste de Longpré Heckscher (1860–1928), American composer * Celeste Kaplan (née Strack, 1915-1998), American social worker, educator, and activist * Céleste Lett (born 1951), French politician, member of the National Assembly of France *

Celeste Liddle Celeste Liddle (born 1978) is an Indigenous feminist (Arrernte), unionist, and writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Having first risen to prominence via her personal blog, ''Rantings of an Aboriginal Feminist'', Liddle has written opinion a ...

(born 1978), Australian Indigenous feminist * Celeste Mountjoy, Australian artist and illustrator * Celeste M. Stiehl (née Sullivan) (born 1925), American politician * Celeste Tanfani, Italian pastellist artist (18th century) *

Celeste Ulrich Celeste Ulrich (August 24, 1924 – August 4, 2011) was an American educator and leader in the field of physical education.(7 March 1974)Health leader to address gathering ''Cape Girardeau Bulletin'' Education Ulrich was born in Baltimore, Marylan ...

(1924-2011), American educator and leader in the field of physical education * Celeste A. Wallander (born 1961), American international relations expert with a focus on Russia *

Celeste Woss y Gil Celeste Agustina Woss y Gil (5 May 1891 – 1985) was a Dominican Republic painter, educator, and feminist activist, remembered as one of the most influential Dominican artists from the 20th century. Born in Santo Domingo and daughter to former ...

(1890–1985) Dominican Republic painter

Middle name

Crystal Celeste Grant Crystal Celeste Grant (born September 20, 1980, in Houston, Texas) is a former American actress and singer. She is best known for roles in the films '' Teenage Caveman'' (2002) and ''Kids in America'' (2005). In television, she guest starred o ...

(born 1980), American actress *

Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee (October 10, 1898 – September 14, 1980) was an American obstetrician and civil rights activist. Biography Background and Early Life Born on October 10, 1898, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dorothy Celeste Boulding Fere ...

(1898–1980), American obstetrician and civil rights activist * Jessica Celeste Michibata (born 1984), Japanese fashion model *

Louis Celeste Lecesne Louis Celeste Lecesne (c. 1796 or 1798 – 22 November 1847), also known as Lewis Celeste Lecesne, was an anti-slavery activist from the Caribbean islands. Lecesne was on a committee to improve the rights of free men of colour. He was arrested ...

(c. 1796 or 1798–1847), an anti-slavery activist from the Caribbean islands *

María Celeste Arrarás María Celeste Arrarás Mangual (born September 27, 1960), better known as María Celeste, is a Puerto Rican broadcast journalist, author, and television personality, who has won three national Emmy Awards for journalism. In 2005, she became the ...

(born 1960), better known as María Celeste, Puerto Rican broadcast journalist and author *

Tennessee Celeste Claflin Lady Tennessee Celeste Claflin, Viscountess of Montserrat (October 26, 1844 – January 18, 1923), also known as Tennie C., was an American suffragist best known as the first woman, along with her sister Victoria Woodhull, to open a Wall Str ...

(1844–1923), also known as Tennie C., American suffragist best known as the first woman, along with her sister Victoria Woodhull, to open a Wall Street brokerage firm

Surname

Arianny Celeste Arianny Celeste (born Penelope López Márquez on November 12, 1985) () is an American ring girl and model. She is a co-host on TV show ''Overhaulin and has been in ''Playboy'' magazine. Early life Celeste was born on November 12, 1985, i ...

(born 1985), American model and ring girl *

Dagmar Braun Celeste Dagmar Ingrid Braun Celeste (''née'' Braun; born November 23, 1941) is an American counselor, and author. The former first lady of Ohio, she was married to former Ohio governor (1983–1991) and U.S. ambassador Richard F. Celeste, whom she me ...

(born 1941), American counselor, Christian priest, and author *

Dick Celeste Richard Frank Celeste (born November 11, 1937) is an American former diplomat, university administrator and politician from Ohio. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 64th governor of Ohio from 1983 to 1991. Early life and career C ...

(born 1937), American politician - governor of Ohio 1983–1991 *

Erika Celeste Erika Celeste is an American journalist who has worked in radio, print, and television since 1992. She has won two Emmys, Telly and several AP Awards. She has worked for several news network affiliates including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and PBS. Sh ...

, American journalist who has worked in radio, print, and television *

Francis Celeste Le Blond Francis Celeste Le Blond (February 14, 1821 – November 9, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1863 to 1867. Biography Francis Celeste ...

(1821–1902), American politician and a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives * Madame Céleste (1815–1882), French dancer and actress *

Maria Celeste Sister Maria Celeste (born Virginia Galilei; 16 August 1600 – 2 April 1634) was an Italian nun. She was the daughter of the scientist Galileo Galilei and Marina Gamba. Biography Virginia was the eldest of three siblings, with ...

(1600–1634), born Virginia Galilei, was an Italian Roman Catholic nun * Michele Celeste, Italian playwright * Rodrigo Celeste (born 1990), Brazilian football player * Shanti Celeste, Chilean DJ from Bristol *

Ted Celeste Theodore S. "Ted" Celeste (born September 27, 1945) is an American businessman and former politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. After serving in the Peace Corps, Celeste, the brother of former Ohio governor and U.S. ambassador Di ...

(born 1945), American politician in Ohio * Bryan Celeste (born 1996), Filipino mayor from Alaminos

Fictional characters

* Celeste Perrault, fictional character on soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' * Celeste Cuckoo, a member of the Stepford Cuckoos, Marvel Comics fictional mutant quintuplets * Celestia Ludenberg (nicknamed Celeste in the official English translation), a character in ''

Danganronpa is a Japanese video game franchise created by Kazutaka Kodaka and developed and owned by Spike Chunsoft (formerly Spike). The series primarily surrounds various groups of apparent high school students who are forced into murdering each other ...

'' * Celeste Montgomery, a character in the film ''

Vox Lux ''Vox Lux'' is a 2018 American musical drama film written and directed by Brady Corbet from a story by Corbet and Mona Fastvold. The film stars Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin and Jennifer Ehle. ''Vox Lux'' had its wo ...

'' portrayed by Natalie Portman and Raffey Cassidy * Celeste, the wife and cousin of

Babar the Elephant Babar the Elephant (, ; ) is an elephant character who first appeared in 1931 in the French children's book ''Histoire de Babar'' by Jean de Brunhoff. The book is based on a tale that Brunhoff's wife, Cécile, had invented for their children. ...

* Celeste, a toy character from the TV series ''

Doc McStuffins ''Doc McStuffins'' is an American educational computer-animated children's television series created and executive produced by Chris Nee (an Irish-American who was an associate producer for international versions of Sesame Street) and produce ...

'' * Celeste, a former runner from the game ''

Mirror's Edge ''Mirror's Edge'' is an action-adventure platform game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008, and for Microsoft Windows in 2009. Set in a near-future city, the game follows th ...

'' * Celeste, Piper's grandmother in the series ''

Orange Is the New Black ''Orange Is the New Black'' (sometimes abbreviated to ''OITNB'') is an American comedy-drama streaming television series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix. The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir '' Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Wo ...

'' - Season 2 * Celeste, a minor character from the ''Six Feet Under'' TV series played by Michelle Trachtenberg * Celeste Wright, a character in the TV series '' Big Little Lies'' played by actress

Nicole Kidman Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an American and Australian actress and producer. Known for her work across various film and television productions from several genres, she has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid act ...

* Celeste, an NPC in the game ''

Animal Crossing is a social simulation video game series developed and published by Nintendo. The series was conceptualized and created by Katsuya Eguchi and Hisashi Nogami. In ''Animal Crossing'', the player character is a human who lives in a village inhabi ...

'' * Celeste Inpax, a mentioned character in '' Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Justice for All''

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