Cicely
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Origin of the name Cecily:
Feminine form of Cecil, which is derived from Caecilius, an old Roman family name, which has its root in the Latin caecus (blind, dim-sighted). The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian who founded a church in the Trastevere section of Rome. During the 6th century, a story of her life was written and she was henceforth venerated as a martyr. She is regarded as the patron saint of musicians.
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Similar to Cecil and Cecilia with a tad variation.
Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant native to central Europe. It is often used as a herb. Its flavor strongly resembles anise, and it is mainly used in Scandinavia and Germany.
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I love my name and always will. I don't mind it at all even though it means "Blind". What I really like about it is the backstory. As you can see from the origin/meaning, it was created by a Christian woman living in the Travestere section of Rome in the 3rd century. She was also a patron saint for musicians! (I play the guitar, piano, recorder, and bowed psaltery!
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Sissy, Sis
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Dame Cicely Courtneidge, English comedian and actress
Dame Cicely Saunders, English nurse, physician and writer
Cicely Hamilton, English suffragist
Cicely Mary Barker, English illustrator and creator of the popular series "The Flower Fairies"
Cicely Tyson, American actress- Cicely in song, story & screen: | Edit
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