- Meaning
- Patron saint of music
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Sophisticated, Religious
- Used in
- Portuguese (Brazil)
Nicknames for Cecília
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Portuguese
- Ciça, Ceci
What people expect from a Cecília
Cecília has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about joy. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Cecília: name scorecard
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Cecília · nickname: Cec
- International readabilityWatch out: special letters (í) many keyboards and forms can't type.
- Easy to say and spellHarder: 4 syllables.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Patron saint of music".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Cecília
What does the name Cecília mean?
Cecília is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning "Patron saint of music".
Is Cecília a boy or girl name?
Cecília is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cecília?
Cecília is rare in the US. It is used in Portuguese (Brazil).
What are nicknames for Cecília?
Common nicknames for Cecília are Ciça and Ceci.
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