Cecilia: name meaning and origin
Cecilia
blind (from Caecilius)
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
Cecilia is a Latin name meaning "blind (from Caecilius)". It has 4 syllables, stressed on cil, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Cecilia
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All middle names for Cecilia, by length and meaning →
- Cecilia Belle beautiful
- Cecilia Blair field, plain
- Cecilia Claire clear, bright
- Cecilia Faith faith, trust
- Cecilia Faye fairy; also faith
- Cecilia Grace grace, goodwill
- Cecilia Gray grey
- Cecilia Hope hope
Sibling names for Cecilia
- Cecilia & Adrian Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Beatrice Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Dominic Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Julian Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Juniper Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Lillian Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Oliver Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Cecilia & Rosemary Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Cecilia
CeceCissyCelia
Questions about Cecilia
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Cecilia is a Latin name meaning "blind (from Caecilius)".
How many syllables are in Cecilia?
Cecilia has 4 syllables (Ce-cil-i-a), with the stress usually on "cil".
What are nicknames for Cecilia?
Common nicknames for Cecilia include Cece, Cissy, Celia.
Is Cecilia a boy's or girl's name?
Cecilia is traditionally a girl's name.