Cecily
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cecily
The name 'Cecily' is the English feminine form of the Roman family name *Caecilius*, derived from Latin *caecus* meaning "blind." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably popularized by Saint Cecilia, the 2nd–3rd century Roman martyr and patron saint of music.
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Etymology
The name 'Cecily' is the English feminine form of the Roman family name *Caecilius*, derived from Latin *caecus* meaning "blind." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably popularized by Saint Cecilia, the 2nd–3rd century Roman martyr and patron saint of music.
Cecily currently ranks #1,541 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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