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Cecil
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cecil.
Primary meaning
Blind (masculine form of Cecilia)
Pronunciation: SEE-sil; SEH-sil
Profile summary
Masculine form of Cecilia. From Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind.' Name of several saints. Popular in England and America. Famous bearer: Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959), American film director. The current meaning shown for this name is Blind (masculine form of Cecilia). The catalog pronunciation is listed as SEE-sil; SEH-sil. It is listed alongside the related form Cecilius. Cecil appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cecil is currently cataloged under English (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Blind (masculine form of Cecilia).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cecil is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Cecilius. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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