CeCile

Cecile is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It derives from Caecilia, the feminine form of Caecilius, and ultimately from the Latin word caecus meaning blind. The name is strongly associated with Saint Cecilia, a 3rd-century Roman martyr who became the patron saint of music. Over the centuries, Cecile has been used in various European languages and cultures.

Variants exist across languages. French uses Cécile, while English commonly uses Cecilia. Other forms include Cecilie (Danish/Norwegian), Cecília (Portuguese), and Cecilia in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Spelling without diacritics such as Cecile or Cecília appears in some English-speaking contexts, though accents reflect original pronunciations.

Cecile is usually given to girls and has been a familiar name in France and Francophone communities; it is also found in English-speaking countries, Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, and in parts of Scandinavia. Notable people with the name include Saint Cecilia (the patron saint of music), French-born composer Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944), Belgian actress Cécile de France (born 1976), and French actress and author Cécile Aubry (1928–2010).

Across cultures, the name carries associations with music and culture because of Saint Cecilia, and it remains in use in contemporary times with various spellings.