Cissy ? the name ?

Question

My Grandmother was known as Cissy, I am quite sure this was a "nickname" though, can anyone out there tell me if this is short for a particular name or was it a common name in the 1800's unfortunately with both my parents deceased I am stuck

for answers!

Cheers in advance, Smiffy!

Answer 1

Cecelia is my best guess.

Some other thoughts:

Alice

Celia

Christina (Christine)

Clarice

Clarissa

Cynthia

Frances

Francesca

Phyllis

Priscilla

Elizabeth (Sissy Spacek's real name is Mary Elizabeth and also Elizabeth is common and known to spawn many nicknames)

However a lot of older sisters are called "sissy" by their younger siblings, sometimes for their entire life. I know it's a different spelling, but sometimes nicknames are nothing like the persons actual name. Good Luck :)

Answer 2

Cecilia is one that others have suggested, but there is also Ciseley, Cecile.

Answer 3

I had an aunt CELESTE, nickname "Sis"/"Sissy"

Answer 4

My mother in law was called Cissy (spelled the same way) and her first name is Alice.  She was born in the 1940's.  She was called Cissy because she was the only girl amongst all male cousins and her brother.  My cousin Florence (born in the 70's)  is called Sissy for almost the same reason.  She grew up in a house hold of all boys.  I'm not saying that this is why your grandmother was Cissy, but it is a possible avenue to explore.

Answer 5

Cecilia might be the one, but can never be sure unless you get her birth or death certificate.

Answer 6

CISSY  

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English

Pronounced: SIS-ee   [key]



Variant of SISSY (short for sister)

This was from www.behindthename.com

I also found:

The Name Cissy is a girl's name. The origin of the baby name Cissy is Latin, American, English with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Latin- Sister, Unseeing. A short form  of names starting  with 'Ces'.

American

English

Cissy has the following similar or variant Names:   Cissi  Cissie  Sissi  Sissie  Sissy  

Popularity

The name Cissy, is the 36261st most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 51% of names by popularity.

The year (2006), was the 5246th most popular name, and is in the top 26% for the year.

The year (2007), was the 2685th most popular name, and is in the top 4% for the year.



this was from:  http://www.mybaby-name.com/baby-name-ful...

To confuse things even further, I found this: Origin: English

Meaning: Diminutive of Christie: Diminutive of any name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher. Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. Diminutive of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, meaning blind.

Origin: English

Meaning: Diminutive of Christie: Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher.

That was from http://www.andythenamebender.com/name-me...

Hope one of these answers works for you.