Cecil

Cecil Meaning & Origin

About Cecil
The name Cecil is of Latin origin and means "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which was associated with the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." Cecil is a name that has been used for both boys and girls, and it carries a sense of strength and resilience despite any perceived limitations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cecil are male.

Cecil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsisΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cecil in Braille

Here's how to represent Cecil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cecil in braille

How to Spell the Name Cecil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cecil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cecil in sign language

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