Cecilie

Cecilie (Cecílie) is a feminine first name that is regarded as a Czech variant of Cäcilie. It also represents a Danish and Norwegian form of the name Cecilia, which traces back to the ancient Roman designation Cäcilia. Historically, Cecilie was often associated with the meaning 'the woman from the house of the Caecilii'.

What does the name Cecilie mean?

The first name Cecilie (Cecílie) is a Czech variant of Cäcilie and a Danish as well as Norwegian derivation of the name Cecilia, which in turn goes back to the ancient Roman form Cäcilia. Originally, Cecilie was interpreted as 'the woman from the house of the Caecilii'. However, the name later received a folk-etymological reinterpretation and is now often translated as 'the blind one', 'the one-eyed', or 'the blinded one'. The roots of the name lie in Latin, derived from the word caecus, meaning 'blind', 'one-eyed', or 'blinded'. The name has been common in Germany since the 11th century and became popular due to Saint Cecilia of Rome, who is regarded as the patron saint of church music. Other variants of the name include Caecilia, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, Cecile, and Cecily.

Where does the name Cecilie come from?

Cecilie is a feminine first name of Latin origin, carrying the meanings 'the blind one' or 'the one-eyed'. The Latin origin is the word caecus, meaning 'blind', 'one-eyed', or 'blinded'. The name is found in the languages Danish, German, Norwegian, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Cecilie?

The pronunciation of Cecilie occurs in four harmonious syllables: 'Se-zi-li-e' [zeˈtsiːli̯ə], with the third syllable stressed on the long i. The numerous bright vowels give the name a lightness. The gentle ending -ie provides a pleasant resonance. Thus, Cecilie appears graceful and melodic - feminine, harmonious, and friendly.

When is the name day of Cecilie?

The name day for Cecilie is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

Cecilie is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best position was achieved in 2009, ranking 1,234th. In the last ten years, Cecilie has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,061st during this period. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,980th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cece / Ceci / Celle / Cil / Cilie / Cille / Cilli / Sissi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anne Cecilie Brusletto (Norwegian skier)
• Cecilie Broch Knudsen (Norwegian artist)
• Cecilie Dekkerhus (Norwegian footballer)
• Cecilie Drabsch Norland (Norwegian swimmer)
• Cecilie Greve (handball player from Denmark)
• Cecilie Haustaker Fiskerstrand (Norwegian footballer)
• Cecilie Leganger (Norwegian handball player)
• Cecilie Loveid (playwright from Norway)
• Cecilie Manz (Danish designer)
• Cecilie Ore (Norwegian composer)
• Cecilie Pedersen (footballer from Norway)
• Cecilie Sandvej (Danish footballer)
• Cecilie Skog (Norwegian mountaineer)
• Cecilie Stenspil (actress from Denmark)
• Cecilie Thomsen (Danish actress)
• Cecilie Thorsteinsen (handball player from Norway)
• Cecilie Torhaug (Norwegian curler)
• Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (Danish cyclist)
• Cecilie von Hohenzollern (last crown princess of Prussia)
• Cecilie Wellemberg (French model)