Cecile Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecile Name at a Glance

Name	Cecile
Meaning	A french form of Cecil, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, which is based on the Latin coccus meaning 'blind'.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cecile Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecile means “A french 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.

Cecile Name Origin

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

Is Cecile a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Cecile

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