Cecil - thoughts?

[Alisvolatpropiis]

As names like Arthur and Stanley become more mainstream will a name like Cecil or Francis make a comeback?

I thought this to myself and re Cecil thought "no never". But then I'd have thought the same about Stanley.

[dementedma]

Cecil is horrible, and the American pronunciation See-sil is even worse. I do know a female Cecil though, which is odd.

[PipkinsPal]

Sounds too old even for an old guy. Not recommended and deffo not to be shortened especially if your surname is Pitt.

[KittenofDoom]

Francis is one of those names that has never been in or out of fashion.

What about Cyril? I had a great-uncle Cyril, but the only others I've ever come across were Cyrille Regis (footballer) and a French bloke.

[Manchesterhistorygirl]

Also though t of ssesil, Francis is ds2's middle name so obviously I like it.