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Origin, Meaning, And History of Camilla
Camilla is a Latin name that means ‘young ceremonial attendant’ or ‘temple virgin.’
The Latin word ‘Camillus,’ which means ‘attendant,’ is the source of the name Camilla. It was a warrior maiden and the daughter of King Metabus in Roman mythology. She was considered one of the greatest heroes of her era and was known for her speed and skill in battle.
The origin of the name Camilla can be traced back to Ancient Rome. The Roman aristocracy used the name as a given name in addition to its use in mythology. It was especially popular during the Renaissance when many Italian families gave their children classical names. Camilla Gibb, an English novelist, and Camilla d’Errico, an Italian artist, are two notable people who have shared this name.
The popularity of the name Camilla has changed over time and between various nations. The name was most popular in the early 20th century in the US, but in the latter half of the century, it fell out of favor.
The common variations of this name include Camille (French), Camila (Spanish and Portuguese), Kamilah (Arabic), Kamila (Polish and Czech), Kamilla (Hungarian and Scandinavian), Kamila (Arabic and Polish), Camelia (Romanian and Italian), and Kamilia (Arabic).
The nicknames for the name Camilla include Cam, Cami, Milla, Milly, Cilla, Milo, Lili, Mia, Clam, Camsy, Mimi, Callie, Milo, Mills, and Camz.
The fictional characters demonstrate the versatility of the name Camilla. A few examples of such characters include Camilla Macaulay, a character in the novel and film ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt; Camilla Parker Bowles, in the television series ‘The Crown,’ Camilla Hiddleston, a character in the novel ‘Rebecca’s Tale’ by Sally Beauman; and Camilla Valerius, a character in the video game ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.’
How To Pronounce Camilla?
Famous People With The Name Camilla
- Camila Carraro MendesThe Brazilian-American actress, won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in 2017
- Camila VezzosoUruguayan model crowned Miss Uruguay in 2012
- Jean Edith Camilla Läckberg ErikssonSwedish author, her work is translated into more than 40 languages
- Camilla RotheGerman physician, diagnosed the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Germany and helped confirm that the virus is transmitted asymptomatically
- Jacobine Camilla CollettNorwegian writer and feminist, known to represent realism in Norwegian literature
Camilla On The Popularity Chart
Camilla has its share of highs and lows in popularity and ranking. The graph below will give you a clear idea.
Popularity Over Time
The name has been steadily increasing in popularity since the 2000s, peaking in 2019 with 1221 babies per million having it. Check the graph below for more information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
After 2004, the ranking steadily improved. Since 2011, the name has been in the top 500, and it was ranked 311 in 2021. The graph below represents the ranking in detail.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Camilla
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Name Numerology For Camilla
