Cecily
ce-ci-ly
US Popularity:3326
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Blind; Heaven
Cecily is a British feminine name born from the venerated Saint Cecilia. While it comes from the word caecus, meaning "blind," it's also rooted in the Roman family name Caelius, Cecily finds a fitting meaning in the Latin caelum, "heaven." Endowed with such ethereal quality, is it any wonder that Cecilia would spark a lineage of admiral women famed for their faith. Even upon its Medieval transformation into Cecily, the title held sway as the regal Duchess of York, Cecily Neville. Mother of kings Edward IV and Richard III, Cecily earned a reputation of her own as the Rose of Raby for her beauty and flawless piety.
How Popular Is The Name Cecily?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cecily is currently #1981 on The Bump
Girl:Cecily is currently #1372 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cecily is currently #3326 in U.S. births
Girl:Cecily is currently #1824 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1824
in 2023
- 213
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cecil, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, celestial (adj.), May 2021
WordSense, Cecily
WordSense, Cecilia
Merriam-Webster, celestial, adjective
Britannica, Richard III, king of England, November 2023
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