Camille
kuh-MEEL /kəˈmiːl/
Meaning of Camille
Camille is the French form of Camilla/Camila, from the Latin Camillus — a noble child who served as an attendant in Roman religious ceremonies. The double-L French spelling distinguishes it from the Spanish/Portuguese Camila. Claude Debussy's model and partner was Camille Claudel; Auguste Rodin's muse was the sculptor Camille Claudel herself — the name has strong French artistic associations.
How to pronounce Camille
In French: ka-MEE-y (the final lle is a palatalised l-sound — not 'meel' but 'mee-y').
Current popularity of Camille
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #11 |
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #400 |
Notable bearers of Camille
Camille Claudel (sculptor, 1864–1943); Camille Saint-Saëns (composer); Camille (French singer-songwriter).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31