Cecily
SES-uh-lee
✦ Meaning
“From Latin 'Caecilia,' possibly derived from 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' though symbolically associated with spiritual sight. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians.”
Popularity Over Time
Cecily is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Cecily from The Importance of Being Earnest
- Cecily Strong (actress/SNL)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Latin-English; works across Western cultures
People Also Ask
From Latin 'Caecilia,' possibly derived from 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' though symbolically associated with spiritual sight. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians.
Cecily is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Cecily include Ceci, Cee, Cecil, Cecy.
Names that pair beautifully with Cecily include Clara, Beatrix, Imogen, Isadora, Rosalind.