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Cecilie

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Pronounced seh-SEEL-yuh /sɛˈsiːl.jə/Medium

Meaning: A Danish and Norwegian form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (traditionally read as 'blind'). Saint Cecilia is the patron of music, which we note. Elegant and Scandinavian.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scandinavian classic: Cecilie is a Danish form of Cecilia (said 'seh-SEEL-yuh'). Elegant and musical.
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Origin MediumDanish, Latin
MeaningA Danish and Norwegian form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (traditionally read as 'blind'). Saint Cecilia is the patron of music, which we note. Elegant and Scandinavian.
U.S. rank (2022)#12506 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019212022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cecilie draws on Cecilia, from the Roman Caecilius (traditionally 'blind'), honoring St Cecilia, patron of music. A graceful Danish/Norwegian form — rare in the U.S. (said 'seh-SEEL-yuh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Scandinavia. Rare, elegant, and musical.

Did you know? Cecilie is the Danish and Norwegian form of Cecilia — from the Roman Caecilius, and tied to Saint Cecilia, patron of music, which we note. Elegant and Scandinavian (said 'seh-SEEL-yuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Cecilie — Danish Cecilia; Roman Caecilius; St Cecilia

Variations

CeciliaCeceliaCecile

Nicknames

CeciCille

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cecilie mean?

Cecilie is a Danish/Norwegian form of Cecilia, from the Roman Caecilius; St Cecilia is patron of music.

How do you pronounce Cecilie?

It's said seh-SEEL-yuh /sɛˈsiːl.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cecilie a boy or girl name?

Cecilie is a girl's name.

How popular is Cecilie?

Cecilie is a rare name in the U.S.

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