What is the origin of the name Cicely?

Cicely is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Cicely?

Cicely is currently ranked #12396 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Cicely?

Cicely is pronounced SIS-uh-lee.

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Cicely

SIS-uh-lee

Popularity

#12396

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,378

Peak Year

#256 in 1974

First Recorded

1917

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind'.

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Cece Cis

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

Cicely Tyson
American actress known for stage and screen

Nicknames

Cece Cis

Spelling Variations

Cecily Cecilia

Similar Names

Rosemary Genevieve Beatrice Eleanor

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentKindCreative

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