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Cicely

SIS-uh-lee

Cicely is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind'.”. It currently ranks #12396 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1974.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Cicely Means

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

The Story of Cicely

This name, with roots reaching back to Roman families and a voice graced by legends, feels like a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered for your daughter.

Cicely derives from the Roman family name Caecilius, believed to mean 'blind.' This name traveled through Latin and into medieval England, where it was adopted with various spellings, eventually settling into the gentle, melodic form we know today. It carries the weight of ancient lineage with a soft, familiar cadence.

Saying 'Cicely' aloud is like feeling a cool breeze on a warm day, graceful and refreshing. There’s an intelligence and creativity inherent in its sound. When you write this name, the elegant curves feel like a promise of the kind and thoughtful spirit your daughter will embody.

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Numerology

3

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

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentKindCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#256 in 1974

Total Births

2,378

First Recorded

1917

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