Cissy
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Cissy is a Latin name meaning “blind”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Cissy
Cissy is a name of Latin origin, functioning as a traditional diminutive for names such as Cecilia. The name is rooted in the Roman clan name Caecilius, which itself originates from the Latin word 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. Through historical transmission in early Christian contexts, it became linked to Saint Cecilia, a revered martyr. Its use as a given name serves as a softened, affectionate variant of these ancestral forms.
Meaning Comments
- W3r3_fr3inds: This is also a pet form of Narcissa.
- Eryw435y43w5: Cissy can also be used as a pet name for Priscilla.
- Link1000_40: Cissy is also a pet form of Cicely and Cecilia.
Gender Usage of the Name Cissy
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Cissy is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Cissy
Overall PopularityMethodology
Cissy is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 7.82M births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 78.7M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Cissy was last recorded at #14,110 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2012) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #8,344 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #14,187 in 2007. Over the last 18 years (1994–2012) the name fell -5766 places (from #8,344 to #14,110).
Characteristics of the Name Cissy
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- C — Girl Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- y — Girl Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Cissy consists of two syllables with repetitive consonant sounds that result in a light, rhythmic pronunciation. It is famously associated with Cissy Houston and various fictional characters in literature. This profile fits an explicitly Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Cissy
Middle names used with CissyMethodology
Cissy is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Cissy Mallard · Cissy Altman · Cissy Mariana · Cissy Loraine · Cissy FayeView all 9 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for CissyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Cissy is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Cissy Leigh · Cissy Lynne · Cissy Lynch · Cissy Laine · Cissy Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Cissy
Sound Like Cissy Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Susie · Suzie · Cici · View all 51 names
Spelled Like Cissy Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Cisse
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Cissy Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Cissy”
Dictionary Meaning of "Cissy"Methodology
Alternative spelling of sissy (“wimp”)
More Info
How to Spell Cissy in ASL
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Comments on the name Cissy
2 comments
Jeff_kill_18
Famous bearers include Sissy Spacek and Cissy Houston, who is Whitney Houston's mother.
Metroidgod1
In Harry Potter, Narcissa Malfoy's nickname by her sister is Cissy.