Meaning & Story
A variant of Cecilia, from the Latin family name Caecilius, possibly derived from the Latin word for 'blind' — though the name is most famously associated with St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
Cecelia has a musical, flowing quality that suits a graceful, gentle pet. The association with St. Cecilia gives it a lyrical resonance, and the name has an old-world elegance that feels sophisticated without being cold. For a cat who picks her way across the room like she's walking on keys, Cecelia is sublime.