Girl Name
Cecille
Cecille is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Cecille? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cecile.
Cecille meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cecille has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cecille as C·E·C·I·L·L·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cecille is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cecille variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cecillea, Cecillee, Cecilley, Cecill.
- Nicknames: Ceci and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cecille with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cecille middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cecile, Cecilia, Cecelia, Cecily, Chesley — full picks on the sibling names for Cecille guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cecille? Browse our names like Cecille guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cecille
What does the name Cecille mean?
Cecille has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cecille?
The exact origin of Cecille is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cecille?
Cecille has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cecille a boy's or girl's name?
Cecille is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cecille in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cecille sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cecille?
Names that share Cecille's sound and style include Cecile, Cecilia, Cecelia, Cecily, Chesley.
What middle names pair well with Cecille?
Good middle-name fits for Cecille pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cecille is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cecille is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cecille?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cecille share its rhythm without rhyming — Cecile, Cecilia, Cecelia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.