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Cecile

Pronunciation: [ s-ihs-EEL ]

Girl Name #5,912 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cecile is a girl name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-ihs-EEL.

Parents who love the name Cecile often also consider Celia, Cecelia, Cecilia .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,912
Total SSA Count
21

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cec Cey Cecie Ceciie

Also a Boy Name

Cecile is also used as a boy name, ranked #34022.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecile

Is Cecile a boy or girl name?
Cecile is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5912. As a boy name, it is ranked #34022. Cecile is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Cecile?
Cecile is pronounced s-ihs-EEL.
How popular is the name Cecile?
Cecile is currently ranked #5912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cecile?
Common nicknames for Cecile include Cec, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie.
Is Cecile a common or rare name?
Cecile is an uncommon name, ranked #5912 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cecile

Cecile is a girl name .

Is Cecile a boy or girl name? Cecile is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,912 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,022. Cecile is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cecile is currently ranked #5,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cecile include Cec, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cecile include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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