Origin:Swedish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Mound, high, raised, lofty; Great
Spark an interest in science in baby by naming them Celsius. Most will recognize this name from the temperature scale named after Swedish inventor and astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742. This scientist's surname came from a Latinized form of högen, meaning "mound," "high," "raised," "lofty," and "great," making Celsius a fitting choice for a boy or girl whose curiosity will help them excel and reach new heights.
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