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Cecily
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cecily.
Primary meaning
English form of Cecilia (blind)
Pronunciation: SEH-sih-lee; SES-ih-lee
Profile summary
English form of Cecilia. From Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind.' Used in England since the Middle Ages. Famous bearer: Cecily Neville (1415-1495), mother of Kings Edward IV and Richard III of England. The current meaning shown for this name is English form of Cecilia (blind). The catalog pronunciation is listed as SEH-sih-lee; SES-ih-lee. It is listed alongside the related form Cecilia. Cecily 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
Cecily is currently cataloged under English (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as English form of Cecilia (blind).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cecily 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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