Feminine of Celestin (heavenly)
Name Profile
Cecile
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cecile.
Primary meaning
French form of Cecilia (blind)
Pronunciation: seh-SEEL (French); seh-SEEL (English)
Profile summary
French form of Cecilia. From Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind.' Name of Saint Cecile (Cecilia). Used in France and French-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is French form of Cecilia (blind). The catalog pronunciation is listed as seh-SEEL (French); seh-SEEL (English). It is listed alongside the related form Cecilia. Cecile appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cecile is currently cataloged under French (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as French form of Cecilia (blind).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under French (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cecile is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Cecilia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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