Cecile
Meaning of Cecile
Cecile is a female name with French origins. It is pronounced as "seh-SEEL" in both French and American English. The name Cecile is a variation of the name Cecilia. In terms of popularity, Cecile has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 5,000 to 6,000 in terms of occurrence. The name was more popular in the early 20th century but has seen a decline in usage since then. Despite this, Cecile remains a classic and elegant choice for parents looking for a timeless name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as seh-SEEL (/se.sil/)
American English
- Pronunced as seh-SEEL (/səˈsil/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Cecile
| Cecile Richards is an American activist known for her leadership at Planned Parenthood and co-founding Supermajority. |
| Cécile McLorin Salvant is an award-winning American jazz vocalist known for her Grammy-winning albums and multiple accolades in the jazz music industry. |
| Cécile DeWitt-Morette - Cécile Andrée Paule DeWitt-Morette was a French mathematician and physicist known for founding the Les Houches School of Physics and her significant contributions to the field, recognized with the American Society of the French Legion of Honour 2007 Medal for Distinguished Achievement. |
| Cécile Debray, born November 20, 1966, is a French museum director, art historian, and curator known for her expertise in modern and contemporary art in painting. |
| Cécile de France is a Belgian actress known for her roles in French cinema and international films such as High Tension and Hereafter. |
