Shelagh

Shelagh is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of the Latin name Cecilia, itself derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is thought to be connected to the Latin word caecus, meaning blind. The name entered Gaelic-speaking cultures as an adaptation of Sheila, and Shelagh represents a spelling variant that preserves a more distinctly Gaelic appearance. It is particularly associated with Ireland and Scotland, where Gaelic orthographic conventions influenced its written form. Related forms include Sheila, Síle, and Cecily.