Cecily
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cecily
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Cecily is a female first name that is considered an English short form of Caecilia or Cäcilie. The latter name has its roots in an ancient Roman family name, Caecilius.
What does the name Cecily mean?
The name Cecily, as an English variant of Caecilia or Cäcilie, means 'the one who comes from the family of the Caecilii'. This designation refers to the family of the Caecilii and is also associated with 'the blind' or 'the blinded one'. Its origins are found in Latin, derived from the word caecus, which means 'blind', 'blinded', or 'one-eyed'. The name became famous through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, who lived in the 3rd century. Other variants include Cäcilie, Cäcilia, Cecilie, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, and Cecile.
Where does the name Cecily come from?
Cecily has Latin roots and means 'the blind' or 'the blinded one'. The Latin term caecus stands for 'blind', 'one-eyed', or 'blinded'. The language includes American and English.
How do you pronounce Cecily?
Cecily is pronounced with three syllables and has a lively rhythm. The pronunciation is 'Se-si-li' [ˈsɛsɪli] or in English 'Se-si-li'. The name begins with a soft s-sound that conveys a sense of openness. The short i sounds create a bright, clear tone. The y at the end emphasizes the modern spelling. Cecily sounds playful and elegant – light-footed, friendly, and contemporary.
When is the name day of Cecily?
The name day of Cecily is celebrated on November 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Cecily is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Cecily has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,571th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 6,014th.
Nicknames & pet names
C / Ce / Cece / Ceci / Cecy / Cely / Cila / Cily / Li / Lil / Lily
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cecily Adams (American actress)
- Cecily Brown (British artist)
- Cecily Brownstone (Canadian writer)
- Cecily Fenwick (British squash player)
- Cecily Herondale (fictional character from The Shadowhunter Chronicles (Cassandra Clare))
- Cecily Norden (South African equestrian)
- Cecily Polson (Australian actress)
- Cecily von Ziegesar (American author - Gossip Girl)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cecily
What is the origin of the name Cecily?
Cecily has Latin roots and comes from the word 'caecus', which means 'blind' or 'blinded'. The name is an English variant of Caecilia.
What does the name Cecily mean?
The name Cecily means 'the one who comes from the family of the Caecilii' and is also associated with 'the blind' or 'the blinded one'.
How popular is the name Cecily?
Cecily enjoys growing popularity in various countries, especially in English-speaking regions, and is often appreciated as a classic, contemporary name.