The nameCécile
Cécile is the French form of Cecilia, the patron saint of music. It was a top 250 American name around 1900.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Cécile comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, linked to caecus, "blind".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Cecile reached 221st place in 1898.
Cécile in other languages
Cécile is the French form of Cecilia. It is Cäcilie in German, Cecília in Portuguese and Cecylia in Polish. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians.
Nicknames for Cécile
The most common nicknames for Cécile: Cissy and Cece.
Did you know?
- The composer Cécile Chaminade was the first woman composer made a member of the Legion of Honour, in 1913.
Famous people named Cécile
- Cécile Chaminade, composer
- Cécile de France, actress
Popularity of the name Cécile
Cécile in the United States
Cécile was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 4,143 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Cécile. Its rise began around 1888, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Cécile in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Cécile in France
Cécile was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 45,090 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Cécile. Half of all babies named Cécile in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 70 in the five years before.
Cécile in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Cécile
Names from the same generation as Cécile, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cécile mean?
Cécile comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, linked to caecus, "blind".
What is the origin of the name Cécile?
French, from Latin.
Is Cécile a girl's or a boy's name?
Cécile is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cécile?
In 2024, Cécile was the 5900th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 21 births.
What are the variants of the name Cécile?
Variants and related names of Cécile include Azilis, Cecilia, Celia and Sheila.
What are good sibling names for Cécile?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aline, Liliane, Jeanne and Emmanuelle for a sister, Étienne, Maxime, Gaston and Mathieu for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Cécile?
The most common nicknames for Cécile are Cissy and Cece.
Who are famous people named Cécile?
Cécile Chaminade, composer; Cécile de France, actress.