Celie
Pronunciation: [ s-EHL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Celie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 215 babies have been named Celie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celie is past its peak , currently ranked #39,108 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,108
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Celie
Celie is a girl name .
Celie is currently ranked #39,108 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celie include Cel, Cey, Ceie, and Celkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Celie include Celine, Celia, Celina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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