Father's surname
Baby names that go with Celis
Derived from a medieval Spanish personal name or variant of Celiz / Caelis (related to heaven or celestial)
Celis is rank #657 among Filipino surnames (13,903 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#657
People
13,903
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
Derived from a medieval Spanish personal name or variant of Celiz / Caelis (related to heaven or celestial)
Celis is an established Hispanic family name found in Spain and across Latin America and the Philippines. In the Philippines, it was distributed during the colonial era, likely reinforced through the 1849 Claveria decree.
Celis is a traditional Spanish surname, historically documented as a patronymic or regional surname in Spain, widely distributed across the Philippines following Spanish colonial naming reforms.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M
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A
J
Watch stacked sounds with
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C
Z
First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with first names ending in vowels or stronger consonants to contrast with the soft sibilant ending.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Celis.
Best boy names for Celis
Reynaldo
90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando
90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo
90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio
90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto
90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
90
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
90
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando
90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony
90
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
90
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
90
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo
90
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo
90
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo
90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando
90
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito
90
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Romeo
89
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
Danilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
John Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Ronaldo
89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando
89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy
89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho
89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo
89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Gerardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo
89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Mariano
89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro
89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio
89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio
89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo
89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Narciso
89
Spanish / Other · daffodil or narcissus flower (Greek) · PSA #303
Best girl names for Celis
Josephine
90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda
90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Jessica
90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia
90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie
90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie
90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa
90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Mary Rose
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida
90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie
90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly
90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Yolanda
90
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta
90
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Maria
89
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Marilou
89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Rebecca
89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Vanessa
89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora
89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta
89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline
89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle
89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica
89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette
89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae
89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie
89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Leticia
89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda
89
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila
89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella
89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly
89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa
89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213
Samantha
89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline
89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine
89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy
89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle
89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Best mother's maiden surnames for Celis
Reverse search: which middle names go with Celis?
Garcia Celis
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Celis
88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Celis
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Rivera Celis
88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Celis
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Celis
88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Celis
88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Celis
88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Celis
88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Celis
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Celis
88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Celis
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Celis
88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Celis
88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Celis
88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Celis
88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Celis
88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Celis
88
80,899 people · Spanish
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About the surname Celis
Is Celis a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Celis?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Celis as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.