Cecilia

Meaning blind
Origin Latin, Roman
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ce-cil-ia

About Cecilia

Cecilia exudes sophistication and classical refinement, a name steeped in artistic and musical heritage. The four syllables create a rhythmic pattern that's both substantial and graceful, offering multiple nickname possibilities while maintaining formal elegance. This name suggests intelligence and poise, conjuring images of someone equally comfortable in concert halls and boardrooms. Cecilia has weathered centuries without losing relevance, proving its enduring appeal across generations and cultures. The name balances femininity with gravitas, sweet without being cutesy, serious without being stuffy. It's the choice of parents who value tradition but aren't bound by convention, who appreciate names with literary and historical significance. Cecilia carries an inherent musicality fitting for its association with the patron saint of musicians. Girls named Cecilia often develop into articulate, cultured individuals with refined tastes. The name commands respect while remaining approachable, offering versatility for both childhood playfulness and adult professionalism.

Variations of Name Cecilia

Celia
Cecily
Cicely
Sissie
Sissy

Nicknames for Cecilia

Ceci
Cece
Cissy
Celia
Lia
Cecilia

Famous People Named Cecilia

Cecilia BartoliItalian opera singer
Cecilia BoloccoChilean journalist and television presenter
Cecilia CheungHong Kong actress and singer
Cecilia ChiangChinese-American chef and restaurateur
Cecilia MorelFirst Lady of Chile
Cecilia MuñozAmerican political advisor and civil rights advocate
Cecilia Payne-GaposchkinBritish-American astronomer and astrophysicist
Cecilia RothArgentine actress
Cecilia SarkozyFrench journalist and former First Lady of France
Cecilia SuárezMexican actress

Characters Named Cecilia

Cecilia TallisAtonement by Ian McEwan
Cecilia ReyesX-Men comics and films
Cecilia LisbonThe Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Cecilia FooteThe Help by Kathryn Stockett
Cecilia RenfieldDracula by Bram Stoker
Cecilia ShearerFalling for a Bentley by Adriana Locke
Cecilia 'Cee' RhodesMudbound by Hillary Jordan
Cecilia "CeCe" ParekhNew Girl TV series
Cecilia "CeCe" JonesShake It Up TV series
Cecilia PaytonThe Resident TV series