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Starting to really love Cecilia at the moment. I was looking at the meaning which is unflattering but also saw that Cecilia is the patrons saint of musicians which gave me a bit of a chill become hubby and I are both musicians!
Hubby still prefers Wilhelmina but Cecilia is definitely creeping up there for me.
My only issue is that I've only ever known 2 Cecilia's and they were both from very Catholic families. Hubby and I are not religious so I don't want a name too heavily association with a religion.
I also don't know if Cecilia fits well with Theodora and Hermione.
Also my grandfathers middle name is Cecil, so I thought about maybe using Cecily as a middle name if we use Wilhelmina or Augusta.
Thoughts? :)
Hubby still prefers Wilhelmina but Cecilia is definitely creeping up there for me.
My only issue is that I've only ever known 2 Cecilia's and they were both from very Catholic families. Hubby and I are not religious so I don't want a name too heavily association with a religion.
I also don't know if Cecilia fits well with Theodora and Hermione.
Also my grandfathers middle name is Cecil, so I thought about maybe using Cecily as a middle name if we use Wilhelmina or Augusta.
Thoughts? :)
This message was edited 8/21/2020, 7:24 PM
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I really like Cecilia a lot. It's such a pretty name, and it's barely ever used. It does strike me as Catholic, but I don't think that should prohibit non Catholics from using it. I think it fits really well with your girls, but maybe not quite as well as Wilhelmina. About on par with Augusta, though I like it (Cecilia) a good bit more.
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I prefer Cecily. It still gives you the musical reference, and it looks and sounds neater and tidier. Though there is the Simon and Garfunkel song ... I knew a car named Cecilia once; it kept letting its owner down! And, unlike Cecily, Cecilia does have a rather whiney sound.
I prefer Cecily Wilhelmina Stewart or Cecily Augusta Stewart. And I think either sounds wonderful with Theodora and Hermione. If you asked Theodora which she prefers, I wonder what she'd say. She's old enough to have preferences, which need not be binding on you.
I prefer Cecily Wilhelmina Stewart or Cecily Augusta Stewart. And I think either sounds wonderful with Theodora and Hermione. If you asked Theodora which she prefers, I wonder what she'd say. She's old enough to have preferences, which need not be binding on you.
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I like Cecilia but not enough to use as a first name. It does have religion-y vibes. The meaning is not very appealing but the music connection is nice for your family and also that it’s honouring your grandfather. If you were going to use Cecily as a middle name then I prefer it with Wilhelmina over Augusta - too many S sounds in the full combo with Augusta. I still think Wilhelmina Clara Stewart is hard to top.
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I think it fits well. I like the "blind" meaning. I feel it gives the name strength and depth. Plus there are so many great blind musicians.
I wouldn't say it's too religious, but I don't know many Catholics. I guess the only Cecilia I know is Catholic!
Cecily sounds better as a middle name for your other choices. Cecily is also a cute first name. Cecily Augusta Stewart Lastname AWWWW
I wouldn't say it's too religious, but I don't know many Catholics. I guess the only Cecilia I know is Catholic!
Cecily sounds better as a middle name for your other choices. Cecily is also a cute first name. Cecily Augusta Stewart Lastname AWWWW
This message was edited 8/21/2020, 8:47 PM
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I don't personally find Cecilia to be too religious of a name. I think of it as quite secular. I also think Theodora, Hermione, and Cecilia make a great sibset.
My tongue is having a hard time wrapping around Wilhemina Cecily, however Augusta Cecily is a great combo. Augusta Cecilia would be outstanding and very stately.
My tongue is having a hard time wrapping around Wilhemina Cecily, however Augusta Cecily is a great combo. Augusta Cecilia would be outstanding and very stately.
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I’m gonna copy-paste what I wrote on Martha’s post because I’m too lazy to write something new:
Cecilia - Obnoxiously frilly, yet old-ladyish and way too frumpy to be likable. I keep thinking of lacy doilies. The meaning isn’t too desirable either.
I do like Cecily, though. A lot fresher and simpler.
If you still wanna use Cecilia, it does go pretty well with Theodora and Hermione.
Cecilia - Obnoxiously frilly, yet old-ladyish and way too frumpy to be likable. I keep thinking of lacy doilies. The meaning isn’t too desirable either.
I do like Cecily, though. A lot fresher and simpler.
If you still wanna use Cecilia, it does go pretty well with Theodora and Hermione.
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