Celes

Latin

"heavenly"

Celes Origin and Meaning

The name Celes is a girl's name.

Celes is a concise, gender-neutral name with multiple potential origins. It most likely derives from the Latin 'caelestis,' meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial,' giving it an ethereal quality. The name may function as a shortened form of Celeste or Celestine, or could connect to the Spanish 'cielo' (heaven). Video game enthusiasts might recognize it from the character Celes Chere in Final Fantasy VI. While uncommon in mainstream usage, Celes has attracted interest for its brevity, memorable sound, and cosmic associations. The name's simplicity allows it to work well across cultural boundaries, and its connection to celestial concepts gives it a naturally elevated, somewhat mystical character. Its gender-neutrality makes it versatile for modern naming preferences.

The name Celes in Pop Culture

• Celes Chere character in Final Fantasy VI
• Celestia 'Celes' Ludenberg character in the Dangan Ronpa series
• Celes world Fai comes from in "Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle"
• Tal Celes minor character in "Star Trek Voyager"