Cille

Cille is a Danish short form of names ending in the element -cille, most commonly Cecilie, the Scandinavian form of the Latin Caecilia, itself derived from the Roman family name Caecilus, traditionally linked to the Latin word caecus, meaning blind. The name gained wide use in medieval Europe through Saint Cecilia, a early Christian martyr venerated as the patron saint of music. Cille functions as an affectionate diminutive in Danish-speaking communities and is sometimes used as an independent given name. Related forms include Cecilie, Cecilia, and Silje.