Cecil Bosworth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecil Bosworth — Celtic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecil Bosworth is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cecil is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T. The surname Bosworth: Adam Bosworth, known as one of the pioneers of XML Alan Bosworth (born 1967), English professional boxer Allan R. Bosworth (1901–1986), American author and journalist who served in the US Navy Anne Bosworth (1868–1907), American mathematician Brian Bosworth (born 1965), American NFL linebacker Brian Bosworth (born 1976), known as one of the internet streaming pioneers Clifford Edmund Bosworth, British historian and orientalist David Bosworth (born 1947), American writer David M. Bosworth (1897–1979), American orthopedic surgeon F. F. Cecil is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 117K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecil reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecil

Celtic

Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T.

Surname: Bosworth

English

Adam Bosworth, known as one of the pioneers of XML Alan Bosworth (born 1967), English professional boxer Allan R. Bosworth (1901–1986), American author and journalist who served in the US Navy Anne Bosworth (1868–1907), American mathematician Brian Bosworth (born 1965), American NFL linebacker Brian Bosworth (born 1976), known as one of the internet streaming pioneers Clifford Edmund Bosworth, British historian and orientalist David Bosworth (born 1947), American writer David M. Bosworth (1897–1979), American orthopedic surgeon F. F.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Cecil Bosworth

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 Cecil Bosworth:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Cecil?
The first name Cecil originates from Celtic. Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T.
When was Cecil most popular?
The name Cecil reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bosworth?
The surname Bosworth originates from English. Adam Bosworth, known as one of the pioneers of XML Alan Bosworth (born 1967), English professional boxer Allan R. Bosworth (1901–1986), American author and journalist who served in the US Navy Anne Bosworth (1868–1907), American mathematician Brian Bosworth (born 1965), American NFL linebacker Brian Bosworth (born 1976), known as one of the internet streaming pioneers Clifford Edmund Bosworth, British historian and orientalist David Bosworth (born 1947), American writer David M. Bosworth (1897–1979), American orthopedic surgeon F. F.
What are the origins of the name Cecil Bosworth?
The name Cecil Bosworth combines two different traditions: the first name Cecil has Celtic roots, while the surname Bosworth originates from English.
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