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Cecillia

seh-SILL-ee-ah

Popularity

#10410

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

556

Peak Year

#20 in 2007

First Recorded

1907

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Cecilia, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, meaning "blind".

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cecilia Bartoli

    Renowned Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer

  • Cecilia Cheung

    Hong Kong actress and cantopop singer

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

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