Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cecil
Cecil is a masculine name of Welsh origin that derives from Seisyllt. The name is also a variant of Cecilia, a female name associated with the plebeian clan of Caecilii in ancient Rome. Cecilia is famous for the Christian Saint Cecilia of Rome, who is considered the patron saint of music and blindness. In Welsh, it means the sixth child, while in Roman it refers to blindness.
Cecelia, Cecilia, Cicely, and Cecily are the feminine forms of Cecil, while Cecilio and Caecilius are its variants in different languages and cultures.
According to popular myth, Cecilia was martyred as a virgin, along with her brother Tiburtius, husband Valerian, and a Roman soldier around 230 A.D., during the rule of Emperor Severus, the last ruler from the Severan Empire. The Santa Cecilia Church of Trastevere is one of the churches built in Rome bearing her name, situated at the site of the original house in which she lived. Saint Cecilia is a venerated religious figure in the Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, and Catholic denominations. Her feast day is celebrated on the 22nd of November, and generally, all Christian music and musical compositions are dedicated to her.
In Christianity, Cecilia is a central figure in music and is often depicted playing a musical organ or other instruments while singing her songs and hymns, praising the almighty God. The early Church recognized and honored the life and death of St. Cecilia because of her fortitude in the face of suffering, her identification with Mother Mary known as the symbol of purity and virginity, and her amazing heavenly visions.
In fiction, Cecil Harvey is a character from the video game series Final Fantasy. He appears as a Dark Knight who was raised by the King of Baron. Another famous fictional character bearing the name is Cecil Turtle from the famous animated series Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Despite having limited appearances in the series, Cecil is one of the few characters who can outwit Bugs Bunny.
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Famous People With The Name Cecil
- Cecil Percival TaylorAmerican pianist and poet, who is considered as one of the pioneers of free jazz
- Cecil Day-LewisIrish-born British poet and Poet Laureate from 1968 until his death in 1972
- Cecil Frank PowellBritish physicist, and Nobel Prize winner in Physics for his work that lead to the discovery of pion ( a subatomic particle)
- Cecil PayneAmerican jazz baritone saxophonist known for his memorable performance with Dizzy Gillespie and Randy Weston
- Cecil McBeeAmerican jazz bassist, who was inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Cecil On The Popularity Chart
Cecill’s popularity took a hit in the past several decades. Check out the graphs below to better understand the popularity of the name over the years.
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尽管流行的名字,塞西尔的支持率declined over the years, with only 113 babies per million sharing the moniker in 2021. See the graph for detailed information.
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The name has reached its best ranking 12,550 in 1983. As of 2021, Cicil occupies the 19085 position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cecil?
The name Cecil means ‘the sixth child.’
2. What is the origin of the name Cecil?
Cecil has Roman and Welsh origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Cecil?
Cecil is pronounced as ce-cil.
4. What is the female equivalent for Cecil?
Ceciliais the female counterpart for Cecil, which derives from the Roman family name Caecilius.
5. Does the name Cecil have any historical or religious meanings to it?
From its original Latin root word caecus, Cecil means blind. A famous semi-legendary figure named Saint Cecilia was a Christian martyr during the third century for her refusal to worship the Roman deities. She was later accorded the patron saint of music and musicians, and Cecilia became a popular name in England introduced by the Normans.
6. Is Cecil an old name?
Cecil is an old name derived from Caecilius, a Roman family name. While according to Welsh origin, Cecil originates from the Old Welsh name Seisyllt, with associations to two different Celtic tribes named Silures and Essyllwg.
