Cici

Cici is a diminutive of Cicilia, which derives from the name Cecilia, which in turn goes back to the ancient Roman form Cäcilia. Originally, the name was interpreted as 'the woman from the house of the Caecilii.'

What does the name Cici mean?

Cici is a diminutive of Cicilia, which is a variant of the name Cecilia, originating from the ancient Roman form Cäcilia. The name was initially associated with the meaning 'the woman from the house of the Caecilii.' Over time, however, the first name underwent a folk etymological reinterpretation and is now often linked to 'the blind one,' 'the one-eyed,' or 'the blinded one.' These meanings derive from the Latin word caecus, which means 'blind,' 'one-eyed,' or 'blinded.' This first name has been common in Germany since the 11th century, and its popularity is partly due to Saint Cecilia of Rome, who is regarded as the patron saint of church music. Other variants include Caecilia, Cäcilie, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, Cecile, and Cecily.

Where does the name Cici come from?

Cici is a feminine first name with Latin and Roman roots, carrying the meaning 'the blind one.' The Latin root word caecus means 'blind,' 'one-eyed,' or 'blinded.' The name is common in several languages, including English and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Cici?

Cici is pronounced like 'Tschi-tsi.'

When is the name day of Cici?

The name day for Cici is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Cici is a rather rare first name. It has never ranked in the German name popularity lists. In Ireland, Cici reached its highest ranking in 1964 at 511th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times in Ireland, placing it at 943rd in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, Cici ranks 1,495th in Ireland.