Cecilia
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cecilia
Cecilia derives from the Latin name Caecilia, feminine form of Caecilius, which comes from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." The name was borne by Saint Cecilia, a Christian martyr of the 2nd or 3rd century, who became the patron saint of music and musicians, making it especially popular in Christian cultures throughout Europe and Latin America.
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Etymology
Cecilia derives from the Latin name Caecilia, feminine form of Caecilius, which comes from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." The name was borne by Saint Cecilia, a Christian martyr of the 2nd or 3rd century, who became the patron saint of music and musicians, making it especially popular in Christian cultures throughout Europe and Latin America.
Cecilia currently ranks #108 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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