Blind; heavenly
A diminutive of Cecilia or Celeste. It most commonly derives from the Roman clan name Caecilius, meaning 'blind,' but is also associated with the Latin 'caelestis,' meaning 'heavenly.'
About 11 girls were named Celie in 2025.
The protagonist and narrator of the novel · The Color Purple
French indie-pop singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).