What is the origin of the name Cecelia?

Cecelia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Cecelia?

Cecelia is currently ranked #568 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Cecelia?

Cecelia is pronounced seh-SEEL-yah.

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Cecelia

seh-SEEL-yah

Popularity

#568

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

59,959

Peak Year

#935 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Cecelia is a Latin name derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, meaning "blind."

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Cece Celia Ceil

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Cecelia Ahern
Irish novelist
Cecilia Bartoli
Italian opera singer

Nicknames

Cece Celia Ceil

Spelling Variations

Cecilia Cecile

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Isabella Aurora

Personality Traits

GracefulElegantMusicalKind

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