Name:
Cecil
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Cecil is a masculine form of Cecilia. Cecilia originates in Latin language and means "blinded". Saint Cecilia was the patron saint of music. In English-speaking countries the name has been used since the 18th century. It was popularized by the song of the same name by Simon and Garfunkel.
Pronunciation:
SES-əl
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Cecyl
Famous Cecil:
Cecil Fielder : baseball player
Cecil Bolton : baseball player
Cecil Butler : baseball player
Cecil Cooper : baseball player
Cecil Kellaway : actor
Cecil Sapp : football player