Cecily

Meaning

Blind

A medieval English form of Cecilia. The name refers to the Latin 'caecus', meaning blind, but it is traditionally associated with the spiritual insight and musical devotion of Saint Cecilia.

Popularity

Less common today

Cecily isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #575 in 1990.

Births over time

US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).

Where it's most popular

Famous Namesakes

Cecily StrongCelebrity
Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member
Cecily CardewFictional
Ingénue character in The Importance of Being Earnest · The Importance of Being Earnest
Cecily von ZiegesarAuthor
Author of the Gossip Girl book series
Cicely TysonCelebrity
Award-winning stage and screen actress
Cecily NevilleHistorical
Duchess of York and mother of two English kings
Cecily ParsleyFictional
Rabbit character in Beatrix Potter tales · Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes