Cicely
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cicely: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.
Cicely is a charming variant of Cecilia, which derives from the Latin *Caecilia*, a feminine form of *Caecilius* meaning “blind.” The name has been borne by the celebrated American actress Cicely Tyson, whose groundbreaking career spanned seven decades, and by Cicely Mary Barker, the English illustrator beloved for her *Flower Fairies* books. While no major places are named directly for Cicely, the name’s root links to Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, inspiring countless churches and schools worldwide. As a further note, sweet cicely is also a fragrant herb, giving the name a gentle botanical association. This graceful spelling offers a softer, more whimsical alternative to the classic Cecilia, making it a quietly distinctive choice.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19953 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #6393 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y