Sille

Sille is a female first name that has its origins in Latin and is used as a pet form of the names Cecilia and Cecilie in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. These names derive from the Roman family name Caecilius, whose roots may be found in Etruscan.

What does the name Sille mean?

The name Sille is a feminine form with Latin roots and is considered a pet form of Cecilia (Cécilia) and Cecilie (Cécilie). These names derive from the Roman family name Caecilius, which likely has Etruscan origins. Originally, the name meant 'the one from the Caecilius family', but over time it has been folk-etymologically altered and interpreted as 'the blind one', 'the one who is blinded', or 'the one-eyed'. This family name could be derived from the Latin word caecus, meaning 'blind', 'blinded', 'dark', or 'one-eyed'. In Low German, there are variants like Silke, Sylke, Silka, and Sylka. Other spellings include Cäcilie, Cäcilia, Caecilia, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, Cecile, and Cecily.

Where does the name Sille come from?

The name Sille has Latin roots and carries meanings such as 'the blind one' or 'the one-eyed' and other variations. The Latin root word caecus means 'blind', 'one-eyed', or 'blinded'. The languages in which Sille is present are Danish and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Sille?

Sille is pronounced like 'Sila'.

When is the name day of Sille?

The name day for Sille is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Sille is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013 when it reached 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, Sille has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.