Cecelia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecelia Name at a Glance

Name	Cecelia
Meaning	Blind. Famous bearer: The blind St. Cecilie, patron saint of music, was a talented musician.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cecelia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecelia means “Blind. Famous bearer: The blind St. Cecilie, patron saint of music, was a talented musician”. 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.

Cecelia Name Origin

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

Is Cecelia a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Cecelia

When considering Cecelia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.