Ceres

The first name Ceres has its roots in Roman mythology. Translated into English, it means 'she who brings everything to grow', 'she who promotes growth', or freely interpreted, 'the Fertile One'.

What does the name Ceres mean?

Ceres is a female first name that comes from Roman mythology. Its English translation is 'she who causes everything to grow', 'she who brings growth', or also 'the Fertile One'. The name originates from the Indo-European word *ker, which means 'to grow'. Ceres herself refers to the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility, marriage, and death. The French variant of the name is Cérès.

Where does the name Ceres come from?

The name Ceres has Indo-European roots and carries the meaning 'she who causes everything to grow'. The etymology traces back to the Indo-European element *ker, which means 'to grow'. The name is anchored in the Latin language.

How do you pronounce Ceres?

Ceres is pronounced approximately as 'Tschä-res'.

Popularity

Ceres is considered a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. For worldwide popularity and frequent usage of Ceres, you can find the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

CeCe / Ceri / Cheri / Chérette / Chérie / Céréal / Resi

Famous people

• Céréalien (cereal)
• Ceres (a planet)
• Ceres (mythology) (Roman name of the Greek goddess of fertility Demeter)
• Ceres Mikage (character from the manga/anime 'Ayashi no Ceres')