Cecily Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecily Name at a Glance

Name	Cecily
Meaning	Variant of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, which is based on the Latin 'coccus' meaning 'blind'.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cecily Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecily means “Variant of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, which is based on the Latin 'coccus' meaning 'blind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cecily Name Origin

Our database records Cecily under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cecily a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cecily is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cecily

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