Cecil

Male

Meaning

Blind To One's Own Beauty

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːsəl/

Traits associated with the name Cecil:

Dogs named Cecil tend to be loving, industrious, loyal, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Cecil?

Naming your dog Cecil suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Cecil a good dog name?

Cecil has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Cecil isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
1,623
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Cecil is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cecil was, in the past month, the 3192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Cecil is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Cecil was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Cecil's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Cecil is most adored in Washington, Utah and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Oklahoma and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Cecil.

Most popular breeds named Cecil:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  4. Dachshund
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Cecil is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during Victorian times, its usage has significantly dwindled since.

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Cecil dog name meaning

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