The nameAnne-Cécile
Anne-Cécile is a French compound girl's name made of Anne and Cécile. It was mostly given in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Anne comes from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace". Cécile comes from the Latin Caecilia, a Roman family name linked to caecus, "blind".
Origin
French. It joins two old names, both borne by saints.
History
Anne-Cécile appeared in the mid 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Anne-Cécile
Anne-Cécile in France
Anne-Cécile was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,695 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Anne-Cécile. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Anne-Cécile in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anne-Cécile mean?
Anne comes from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace". Cécile comes from the Latin Caecilia, a Roman family name linked to caecus, "blind".
What is the origin of the name Anne-Cécile?
French. It joins two old names, both borne by saints.
Is Anne-Cécile a girl's or a boy's name?
Anne-Cécile is a girl's name.