Cecilia, the Latin form of Caecilius, is derived from the Latin word caecus, meaning "blind." Saint Cecilia was a Roman Christian virgin martyr remembered today as the patron saint of musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets, making this a popular musical name. The name was originally spelled Cecily in English, but Cecilia became commonplace in the 18th century. It was a top-300 girl's name in the U.S. every year between 1900 and 1962, and has now been a top-200 girl's name every year since 2015. Clay Cook, a member of the Zac Brown band, welcomed a daughter named Cecilia Ellen in 2020, while reality TV star Charlotte Crosby used the name for her daughter's middle name, Pixi Cecilia.
