Name Profile

Cecilie

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cecilie.

Primary meaning

Scandinavian form of Cecilia (blind)

Pronunciation: seh-SEE-lee-eh (Scandinavian); seh-SIL-ee (English)

Profile summary

Scandinavian form of Cecilia. From Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind.' Popular in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The current meaning shown for this name is Scandinavian form of Cecilia (blind). The catalog pronunciation is listed as seh-SEE-lee-eh (Scandinavian); seh-SIL-ee (English). It is listed alongside the related form Cecilia. Cecilie appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Cecilie is currently cataloged under Scandinavian (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Scandinavian form of Cecilia (blind).

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Scandinavian (latin) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Cecilie is grouped as a vintage 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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