What Does the Name Cecilia Mean

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The name Cecilia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cecilia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cecilia Name Meaning

English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Romanian, Finnish, GermanLatinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind". Saint Cecilia was a...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Cheyenne
2 Cathy
3 Carolien
4 Chinyere
5 Carmella
6 Chara
7 Cayley
8 Chryssa
9 Cerise
10 Chrissy
11 Callista
12 Chrystal
13 Clothilde
14 Cathrin
15 Cansu
16 Cecilio
17 Catrin
18 Christa
19 Chiarina
20 Cicely
21 Caitrìona
22 Cevahi̇r
23 Catharina
24 Cecylia
25 Carmel
26 Carole
27 Cambria
28 Catarina
29 Cassandra
30 Chinyelu
31 Collyn
32 Charity
33 Cecily
34 Caitlin
35 Carita
36 Catharine
37 Coline
38 Ceinwen
39 Calleigh
40 Cecilie
41 Ceara
42 Cloelia
43 Channary
44 Cearra
45 Clover
46 Chidimma
47 Carmen
48 Chiyo
49 Cheri
50 Chanel
51 Coretta
52 Chausiku
53 Carmelita
54 Charmian
55 Cece
56 Ceren
57 Chelsea
58 Cajsa
59 Chaya
60 Chrissie
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What does the name Cecilia mean?

The full meaning, origin and background of Cecilia appear in the meaning card at the top of this page, followed by real variants and related names from the same family.

Is Cecilia a boy or girl name?

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