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GirlFrench

Cecille

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Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

984

Peak Year

#26 in 1942

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

French form of Cecilia, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning "blind."

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cecille Licad

    Filipino classical pianist

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Personality Traits

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