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Cecily

SES-i-lee

Popularity

#1595

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

8,535

Peak Year

#472 in 1989

First Recorded

1911

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Cecil, derived from the Roman family name *Caecilius*, meaning 'blind'. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cecily Strong

    American actress and comedian, Saturday Night Live cast

  • Cecily von Ziegesar

    American author, best known for Gossip Girl series

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentGracefulKind

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