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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blind
- Origin
- French (from Latin Caecilia)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- suh-SEEL
Cecile is a French name built on the Latin Caecilia, pronounced suh-SEEL (/səˈsiːl/). Its meaning is ‘blind’ — not a music reference, even though the name is sometimes linked to music through Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians; that connection comes from the saint, not the name's actual root. With a timeless, classic, vintage, and worldly style, it's a vintage pick for parents drawn to an old-world feel.
Meaning & Origin of Cecile
Meaning: Blind.
Origin: French (from Latin Caecilia).
A common claim: Cecile/Cécile is sometimes linked to music via Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. Actually: The music association comes from the patron saint, not the etymology; the actual root is Latin caecus, 'blind.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cecile
suh-SEELIPA /səˈsiːl/
Popularity of Cecile
SSA records from 1880-2024 show Cecile at its most popular in 1898, ranked #221 with 172 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #5818, with just 21.
Names Like Cecile
These names share Cecile’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cecile mean?
Blind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cecile?
Cecile is pronounced suh-SEEL (IPA: /səˈsiːl/).
Is Cecile a popular name right now?
Cecile peaked at #221 in 1898 and is ranked #5818 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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