Celia
- a female given name, form of Cecilia.
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Contemporary Examples of celia
Sex,” Celia says after overhearing tenants going at it, “could fragment into clichés.
His lovely wife, who is also a formidable actress, Celia, has lent it to me for a couple of months, and I do really love it.
Celia Eydeland, 17Piano since 7, played at Carnegie Hall, music honors program.
After their first readings, we immediately knew we had found our Celia and Elizabeth, respectively.
There was a true, transformative experience when Jessica started reading the role of Celia.
Historical Examples of celia
Eleven o'clock was striking, and Celia went off with her aunt.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
"It was for me that Morano spoke just now," Celia murmured in Benedetta's ear.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
And Celia, on recognising him, beckoned to him in a friendly way.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Yes, I heard Celia say that he was starting for Naples this evening at six o'clock.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
I looked at the pianola and then I said to Celia, "I must play it once again."
Word Origin and History for celia
Celia
fem. proper name, from Italian Celia, from Latin Caelia, fem. of Caelius, name of a Roman gens. Sheila is a variant.