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Cecily on a boy?

157 replies

AnneBoleyn6 · 03/09/2021 23:25

So my wife really likes Cecily for a boy (usually pronounced Sess-ill-lee, but comes out more like Sess-lee when talking fast).

I love the name Cecily, but I don't know about it for a boy. We both don't really like Cecil. We do like traditionally girl names on boys, though.

I just am not completely sold. What do you think? Can you help me love it?

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LublinToDublin · 03/09/2021 23:29

We do like traditionally girl names on boys, though.

Like what?

Ticklyrain · 03/09/2021 23:29

That’s a very feminine name for a boy, OP. I’m not adverse to more neutral girls names on a boy but I think you’d be setting him up for a lot of teasing.

I went to school with a Cecily and she got called Sissy a lot

MrsSkylerWhite · 03/09/2021 23:29

No

OhWhatsTheDifference · 03/09/2021 23:28

It's not even a really nice name on a girl 🤷🏻‍♀️

LargeBouquet · 03/09/2021 23:28

Are you getting confused? Cecil is the boy’s version, Cecily the girl’s. I’ve never come across a male Cecily.

HellonHeels · 03/09/2021 23:28

This is not a good idea.

NewIdeasToday · 03/09/2021 23:26

Your poor son would be relentlessly bullied for having a girls name. Please rethink.