Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blind
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Cecily Meaning and Origin
The name Cecily is a girl's name meaning "blind" and is of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin name Caecilia, which means "blind" or "dim-sighted." The name Cecily was popularized in medieval times through the cult of Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr who is the patron saint of music. Saint Cecilia is said to have been a talented musician who sang to God as she was being martyred, and she is often depicted holding a musical instrument such as a harp or lute. Cecily has been a moderately popular name throughout history, particularly in England. It was a fashionable name in the 16th century, and was used by several members of the aristocracy. It later fell out of fashion but has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Notable people with the name Cecily include British actress and comedian Cecily Strong, British author and illustrator Cecily Mary Barker, and American author and playwright Cecily von Ziegesar.
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