I’ve loved [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] for a long time! She’s so sunny and happy and lovely. I also love that she works in Spanish and offers the super cute nickname [name_f]Cece[/name_f]. The meaning though, is not so lovely!
I’ve heard a lot of mixed feedback! What are your thoughts? What do you imagine a [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] would be like - how do you envision her? Does the meaning put you off too much?
And do you prefer [name_f]Celia[/name_f]? I can’t make my mind up!!
I think I like [name_f]Celia[/name_f] a bit more since I usually just like shorter names, but [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is awesome too! The meaning doesn’t put me off at all, I am not really into name meanings though [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is a super girly princess name too me, very similar vibes to [name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]!
I know what you mean about [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] - the name does have a bright, sunny sound! I also like that St. [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is the patron saint of music.
However, the meaning is definitely a drawback for me. (Of course, the average person out there who doesn’t delve into name-meanings would probably never connect [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] with its Latin root… but once you find out, it’s difficult to un-know!)
Having said all that: I definitely prefer [name_f]Celia[/name_f], which I think is such a lovely, sleek, understated classic! It has a great Shakespearean connection, and also reminds me of 1940s actress [name_f]Celia[/name_f] [name_m]Johnson[/name_m]. Very elegant name!
I love [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]! I go back and forth sometimes between the [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] spellings (though I know they’d be pronounced differently in Spanish) but overall I love the name. The meaning doesn’t bother me personally – my own name has a less-than-ideal meaning and it’s never bothered me, so it doesn’t bother me for potential future choices, either.
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] feels summery, bright, and warm to me. It’s fun and has an artsy, musical vibe. I imagine a [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] to be creative, kind, and energetic, though I also think it could fit any personality type.
I like [name_f]Celia[/name_f] too but prefer Cecilia/Cecelia. I also think you get the best of both worlds because you could always use [name_f]Celia[/name_f] as a nickname [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f].
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is a really pretty name! I can’t help but picture a Catholic schoolgirl though, which is not a bad association, but it makes me think she’d be quiet and tight-laced. However, I’m sure that’s not actually an accurate picture of many girls who go to Catholic schools, just what my brain goes to because of pop culture references
You may want to consider [name_f]Celia[/name_f] if you want a better meaning. When it’s just [name_f]Celia[/name_f], it’s actually derived from a different [name_m]Roman[/name_m] name, so it means “heaven” instead, a much better meaning. I think [name_f]Celia[/name_f] totally works as a name on its own (think [name_f]Celia[/name_f] Cruz).
I prefer [name_f]Celia[/name_f] but only a little bit, I really like both! [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is a mix of classy/elegant and cottagecore vibes to me! I imagine a [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] as an ambiverted, sweet and smart girl, but it’s a versatile name and could work with many different personalities!
The meaning doesn’t put me off too much.
I love [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] & [name_f]Cecily[/name_f]! I don’t very much like [name_f]Celia[/name_f] because the sound completely changes in Spanish, and it’s a bit heavier compared to what I usually like.
As for Cecilia’s meaning, I wouldn’t put much thought into it if I was truly considering it! This is my cousin’s name, and one of closest friend’s middle name. One is bubbly, outgoing, & sunny, and the other sweet, classy, and kind! That’s what [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] makes me think of.
She has a sweet delicate sound feels happy and wholesome. I envision pastel pinks, antique lace, sunny spring days and sipping sweet tea in pretty china cups. I think [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is beautiful. I prefer [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] the prolonged sound of the name has a more melodic sound to my ears very sweet.
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is lovely - bright, bouncy, elegant and beautiful. I can imagine someone refined and confident, but also someone fun and energetic?
I’m not that bothered by the meaning - I tend to see a good meaning as a plus, rather than the reason why I like or dislike a name? I find the meanings interesting rather than the reason they are or aren’t on my list?
I guess you have to decide how important a good meaning is to you - or if you can find a way to reconcile yourself to it? Like maybe by focusing on the fact it’s the name of the saint of music; that being blind isn’t inherently a bad thing; that it might mean ‘leader of the blind’, obscure, mysterious, dark, hidden etc.; that it could go with a middle with an appealing meaning to you?
[name_f]Celia[/name_f] is gorgeous too - it does have the better meaning, but also the sparky feel of [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
It used to be pretty high on my list ~10 years ago before I starting generally moving away from the softer S, L, and -a sounds. Recently its been back on my radar and slowly sneaking back onto my list and I definitely still love it for other people. I don’t get sunny imagery, to me its very snowy, purple, mature and elegant. [name_f]My[/name_f] sister said it was like molasses, warm with sweet undertones but solidly calm, dark, and wintery vibes. [name_f]Cece[/name_f] is very cute and does pull the vibe more youthful and fun. I don’t care at all about the meaning. I think I like [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] slightly more than [name_f]Celia[/name_f] but both are nice and [name_f]Celia[/name_f] does have a slightly warmer vibe to me.
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] here!! I love my name my family and friends call me [name_f]Celia[/name_f] & I am in fact Catholic so I suppose I’m the stereotype. The only thing I mind is that my name is usually in horror movies if anything. For reference I’m 16 and a sophomore in high school, I know two other girls who have the same name as me but both are older than me.
I like [name_f]Celia[/name_f] as a nn to [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f], but I don’t like [name_f]Celia[/name_f] by itself, so my vote goes to [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] out of the two.
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is a super girly princess name too me, very similar vibes to [name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]!
I also like that St. [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is the patron saint of music.
my family and friends call me [name_f]Celia[/name_f] & I am in fact Catholic so I suppose I’m the stereotype. The only thing I mind is that my name is usually in horror movies if anything. For reference I’m 16 and a sophomore in high school, I know two other girls who have the same name as me but both are older than me.