Cecilia

Musicians' patron saint

Cecilia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, traditionally associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians.

The name remains in steady use across European languages and their offshoots: Cecilia played piano at the recital.

Common nicknames include Cece and Celia.

saint

martyr

Victim for beliefs

virgin · feast · November · catacomb · church · veneration · relic · halo · iconography · chapel

music

Simon

Masculine given name

lyrics · pleading · breaking · heart · jubilation · melody · acoustic · folk · rock · album

patronage

musicians

People who create music

organ · lute · choir · hymn · concert · orchestra · conservatory · academy · festival · society

name

feminine

Pertaining to women

Swedish · nickname · Celia · baptismal · namesake · popularity · elegant · classic · timeless · baby

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Cecil

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G