suggestions of nn for Cecily? & am I pronouncing it right???

Girl Names
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I’ve really been loving the name [name]Cecily[/name] lately, but would like some confirmation that I’m pronouncing it correctly. SESS-ill-ee, or maybe a little more like SESS-uh-lee. Is this correct? Also, I like names to have the option of using a nn, but I can’t really think of a good one for [name]Cecily[/name]. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out and give me some advice! :slight_smile:

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You are pronouncing it correctly.

Nicknames options include:
Cece
[name]Lily[/name]
[name]Silly[/name] (That’s kind of a joke.)

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Dictionary.com says it’s ses-uh-lee and Behind the Name lists SES-i-lee, so you’re pronouncing it correctly. Nicknames include Sessa, Ceci, Cece, [name]Celia[/name], [name]Celie[/name], [name]Cilla[/name], [name]Lee[/name], and [name]Lia[/name]…

Good luck! :slight_smile:

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Yep, you’re pronouncing it correctly. I say SESS-uh-lee. I know a little girl named [name]Cecily[/name] who sometimes uses the nickname Cece (see-see), which is adorable. Other possible nicknames:

Sess
[name]Seeley[/name]
Illy
Cee
Ceci (sess-ee)
Sessa

[name]Hope[/name] that helps!

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Thanks everyone for the pronunciation help, and all the nn sugestions! You guys came up with some really good ones!!! ;-). I’m liking Cece/CC (especialy if we use a middle name that starts with a C), [name]Lily[/name] (never would have thought of this, but I [name]LOVE[/name] it), [name]Celie[/name], [name]Lee[/name] and [name]Seeley[/name]. Great suggestions!!! :wink: We would probably just use [name]Cecily[/name] most of the time, but it’s fun to have the option of an occasional nn. Thanks everyone for all the inspiration!! :wink: Any and all suggestions are welcome, or comments on the current list… Thanks a bunch!!! :slight_smile:

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My [name]SIL[/name]'s name is [name]Cecily[/name] and everyone calls her Cecy (Sess-ee). I love the name but I don’t really see a reason to have a nickname, it’s to pretty to shorten. :slight_smile:

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You are pronouncing it right. I say Sess-uh-lee or Sess-i-lee, they are basically the same.

We would probably name our future daughter [name]Cecily[/name] “Cici.” Her ln would start with a C as well, so it works on two levels. Cecy would be a cute nn too.

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a girl at my high school was named cecily…they called here Sess…i always thought it was cute