Girl Name · Latin Origin
Cicely
Cicely is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Cicely — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Cecily is on your shortlist, Cicely belongs in the same conversation.
Cicely meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cicely has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Cicely to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cicely as C·I·C·E·L·Y, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cicely is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cicely variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cicelya, Cicelye, Cicelyy, Cicel.
- Nicknames: Cic and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cicely with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cicely middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cecily, Cecille, Cecile, Chesley, Cecilia — full picks on the sibling names for Cicely guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cicely? Browse our names like Cicely 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 Cicely
What does the name Cicely mean?
Cicely 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 Cicely?
Cicely originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cicely?
Cicely has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cicely a boy's or girl's name?
Cicely is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cicely in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cicely sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cicely?
Names that share Cicely's sound and style include Cecily, Cecille, Cecile, Chesley, Cecilia.
What middle names pair well with Cicely?
Good middle-name fits for Cicely pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cicely is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cicely is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cicely?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cicely share its rhythm without rhyming — Cecily, Cecille, Cecile all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.