Cäcilie
“blind — from Cecilia”
German origin · Girl name
#1547US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile
How to pronounce Cäcilie
tse-tsee-lyə
/tse-tsee-lyə/ · · 2 syllables
“blind — from Cecilia”
German origin · Girl name
What does Cäcilie mean and where does it come from?
Cäcilie is a German variant of Cecilia, derived from the Latin name Caecilia, which means 'blind'.
Cultural significance
Cäcilie is often associated with St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, celebrated in various cultures.
Peak popularity
Reached #1547 in 2015 — currently #1547 in the US.
How else can you spell Cäcilie?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Cäcilie?
Cäcilie works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Cäcilie Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Cäcilie Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Cäcilie Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Cäcilie Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Cäcilie Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Cäcilie Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Cäcilie right now?
Holding steady — currently #1547 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Cäcilie is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Cäcilie?
DANISH
CilleSiljeSille
DUTCH
CillaSilke
ENGLISH
CeceCeliaCissySissieSissy
FINNISH
Silja
Famous people named Cäcilie
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Cäcilie von Schmid
A notable German painter active in the 19th century.
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Common questions about the name Cäcilie
What does the name Cäcilie mean?
Cäcilie means "blind — from Cecilia" — a name rooted in German tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Cäcilie?
Cäcilie is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Cäcilie?
Cäcilie originates from German tradition. German names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Cäcilie a common or rare name?
Cäcilie is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Cäcilie more of a girl or boy name?
Cäcilie is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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