Cecelia Pendergast

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecelia Pendergast — Irish
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecelia Pendergast is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Cecelia is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes . The surname Pendergast: Aloysius Pendergast, character in novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Anna Pendergast (born 1961), Canadian basketball player Bill Pendergast (1915–2001), Welsh footballer Charlie Pendergast (1899–1972), Australian rugby league footballer Clancy Pendergast (born 1967), American football coach David M. Pendergast (born 1934), American archaeologist James Pendergast (1856–1911), American politician from Kansas City, Missouri; brother of Tom Pendergast James F. Cecelia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecelia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecelia

Irish

Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .

Surname: Pendergast

Welsh

Aloysius Pendergast, character in novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Anna Pendergast (born 1961), Canadian basketball player Bill Pendergast (1915–2001), Welsh footballer Charlie Pendergast (1899–1972), Australian rugby league footballer Clancy Pendergast (born 1967), American football coach David M. Pendergast (born 1934), American archaeologist James Pendergast (1856–1911), American politician from Kansas City, Missouri; brother of Tom Pendergast James F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cecelia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cecelia by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Cecelia Pendergast

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cecelia Pendergast:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cecelia?
The first name Cecelia originates from Irish. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .
When was Cecelia most popular?
The name Cecelia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pendergast?
The surname Pendergast originates from Welsh. Aloysius Pendergast, character in novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Anna Pendergast (born 1961), Canadian basketball player Bill Pendergast (1915–2001), Welsh footballer Charlie Pendergast (1899–1972), Australian rugby league footballer Clancy Pendergast (born 1967), American football coach David M. Pendergast (born 1934), American archaeologist James Pendergast (1856–1911), American politician from Kansas City, Missouri; brother of Tom Pendergast James F.
What are the origins of the name Cecelia Pendergast?
The name Cecelia Pendergast combines two different traditions: the first name Cecelia has Irish roots, while the surname Pendergast originates from Welsh.
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