Why Cecil Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Cecil” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Cecil” is of Welsh origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Licec.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Cleci.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Cecil
The true meaning of ‘Cecil’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Cecil is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!
Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.
When people hear the name Cecil, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.
Your name carries certain luck and strong instincts about heart matters. You openly show your feelings or emotions rather than keeping them. You prefer being the center of attention at social gatherings.
Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.
Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color
Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones
Lucky day(s): Tuesday
Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts
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Is The Name Cecil Popular?
“Cecil” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Michigan as reported in the 1949 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 31 babies in Michigan have the same name as you in 1949. A total of 1,355 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1920 with a total of 2,459 babies. That’s a lot of baby Cecils.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Cecil” was recorded 114,431 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Cecils to occupy the country of Tonga with an estimated population of 107,773.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 59 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1895 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 192 times as a baby boy’s name. Cecil became a popular boy’s name in the state of Arkansas in the year 1911. It ranked #20 with 36 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1925 in the state of Texas with 225 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of West Virginia for 45 years from 1910 to 1954 (may not be consecutive).
For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Cecil” was recorded 15,436 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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