Cecilie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cecilie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 348 babies have been named Cecilie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecilie is past its peak , currently ranked #23,680 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,680
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"Free one; one from France"
#23,840 in US
Old Norse origin
"Chosen one; seeress"
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Latin origin
"blessed"
#23,803 in US
Old High German origin
"free man"
#23,681 in US
Korean origin
"pure, gentle, mild"
#23,570 in US
Greek origin
"deep, profound"
#23,590 in US
Latin origin
"dark, rich"
#23,483 in US
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About the Name Cecilie
Cecilie is a girl name .
Cecilie is currently ranked #23,680 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecilie include Cec, Ceci, Ceciy, Ceciie, Lie, Liey, Cey, Ceie, and Ceckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecilie include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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