Cecilio

Cecilio is a masculine first name regarded as the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish variant of the name Caecilius. This derives from an identically named ancient Roman family name.

What does the name Cecilio mean?

Cecilio is a masculine first name considered the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Caecilius. This name has its roots in an identically named ancient Roman family name. Originally, it meant 'the one from the Caecilius family'. Over time, the meaning underwent a folk-etymological reinterpretation and is now associated with 'the blind', 'the blinded', and 'the one-eyed'. The origin of the name lies in Latin, derived from the word component caecus, meaning 'blind', 'blinded', and 'one-eyed'. The name gained greater popularity through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, who lived in the 3rd century and is still honored as the patroness of music. Other variants include Cäcilius, Cecilius, Cecil, and Ceciliano. Relevant feminine forms are Cecile, Cecila, Cecilia, and Cecilie.

Where does the name Cecilio come from?

The name Cecilio has its roots in Latin and Roman and means among other things 'the blinded' or 'the one-eyed'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Cecilio?

The pronunciation of Cecilio is melodic and consists of four syllables. It is pronounced as 'Ce-ci-li-o' [t͡seˈt͡siːlio] or [seˈsiːlio], with bright vowels alternating rhythmically to create a flowing sound. The open sound of the 'o' at the end provides a warm, rounded finish. This makes Cecilio appear elegant and lively – sonorous in its progression, with a cultivated and harmonious aura.

When is the name day of Cecilio?

The name day for Cecilio is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Cecilio is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 3,549th place. In the last ten years, Cecilio has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,827th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ceci / Cile

Similar first names

Famous people

• Caue Cecilio Da Silva (football player from Brazil)
• Cecilio Apostol (writer from the Philippines)
• Cecilio Asuncion (Filipino film director)
• Cecilio Dominguez (footballer from Paraguay)
• Cecilio Felix Romana (Argentinian physicist)
• Cecilio Fernandez (Spanish biathlete)
• Cecilio Guante (baseball player from the Dominican Republic)
• Cecilio Guzman de Rojas (painter from Bolivia)
• Cecilio Lastra (boxer from Spain)
• Cecilio Moran (Mexican jazz musician)
• Cecilio Pla (Spanish artist)
• Cecilio Putong (Filipino writer)