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Sile

Girl name · Gaelic · Irish

Meaningform of Cecilia · Irish

Sile is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “form of Cecilia”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sile

Sile is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “form of Cecilia”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Sile at school.

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Questions about the name Sile

What does the name Sile mean?

Sile means “form of Cecilia” and comes from Irish.

What is the origin of the name Sile?

Sile is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Sile turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Sile a boy or girl name?

Sile is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Sile?

Sile is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “form of Cecilia”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.