Quilicus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Quilicus
The name 'Quilicus' is a variant of 'Caelicus' or 'Caelicius', derived from the Latin *caelum* meaning "heaven" or "sky," thus signifying "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is primarily found in early Christian contexts, notably as the name of a 2nd-century martyr, Saint Quilicus (or Caelicus), venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, though it remains extremely rare in modern usage.
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Etymology
The name 'Quilicus' is a variant of 'Caelicus' or 'Caelicius', derived from the Latin *caelum* meaning "heaven" or "sky," thus signifying "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is primarily found in early Christian contexts, notably as the name of a 2nd-century martyr, Saint Quilicus (or Caelicus), venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, though it remains extremely rare in modern usage.
Quilicus currently ranks #668 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1903.
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