What do you think - is this a name in its own right?

[allrags]

I really like the name Celie but not Celia, Cecily or Cecila. Could we use it as a name in its own right? Does anyone know any Celies?

Sorry it feels incomplete,and like a spelling mistake

Umm, no, I'm guessing you are pronouncing it Seelee. do you like Kelly? Seelee is too close to silly.

Cicely?

A nickname for Celeste?

I know a Celie...it means something, but I can't remember what. She's a teenager now and loves her name. Pronounced sir lee with the emphasis on the 2nd syllable.

I know a Celie too. She's about 40 and pronounces it Seelee. Don't think she's ever had a problem with people thinking it's a spelling mistake.

Isn't it the French version of Celia?

Yep I know a Cele. She's about 50 and pronounces it Seelee with the emphasis on the See. I like it.

My DD is Celia with nickname Celie. She is also known as Celiewheel, Wheelington and Celes.

I'd assume you were fans of Alice Walker/The Colour Purple - Celie is the main character.

You could spell it Seeley if you like surnames as give names.

You could use Celine as her given name if you don't like any of the other names you suggested. Celia is lovely though.

I like it lots