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Cecilia
Meaning: from the Roman family name Caecilius (Latin caecus, 'blind') · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The feminine of the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia, a 2nd- or 3rd-century Roman martyr, is the patron saint of music and musicians, which made the name common across medieval Christendom.
Famous people named Cecilia
- Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo-soprano)
Nicknames
Cece, Cissy
Variants & related names
Cecily, Cécile, Cecelia
Cecilia name art
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FAQ
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Cecilia means “from the Roman family name Caecilius (Latin caecus, 'blind')”. It comes from Latin.
Is Cecilia a popular name?
Yes — Cecilia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Cecilia?
Cece, Cissy.
What are other forms of Cecilia?
Cecily, Cécile, Cecelia.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.