Ceci () is an Italian surname that literally means "

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s". It may also be a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Cody Ceci Cody Ceci (born December 21, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers ...

(born 1993), Canadian ice hockey player * Parri Ceci (born 1961), former Canadian football player *

Stephen J. Ceci Stephen J. Ceci is an American psychologist at Cornell University. He studies the accuracy of children's courtroom testimony (as it applies to allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect), and he is an expert in the development of inte ...

, American psychologist * Vincenzo Ceci (born 1964), former Italian cyclist *

Joe Ceci Joseph Anthony Ceci (born July 30, 1957) is a Canada, Canadian, Albertans, Albertan, politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-Buffalo in the 30th Alberta Legislature. He was ...

(born 1957), Canadian politician * Jesse Ceci (1924–2006), American violinist *

Davide Ceci Davide Ceci (born 6 September 1993) is an Italian male track cyclist, representing Italy at international competitions. He competed at the 2016 UEC European Track Championships The 2016 UEC European Track Championships was the seventh edition ...

(born 1993), Italian track cyclist * Louis J. Ceci (born 1927), American jurist and legislator *

Francesco Ceci Francesco Ceci (born 18 December 1989) is an Italian professional racing cyclist. He rode at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships The 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championships for track cycling in 2015. ...

(born1989), Italian racing cyclist *

Luca Ceci Luca Ceci (born 31 December 1988) is an Italian male track cyclist, riding for the national team. He competed in the sprint and team sprint event at the 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships The 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships ...

(born 1993), Italian track cyclist

Given name

Ceci Bastida Ceci Bastida is a Mexican singer-songwriter. Ceci was born in Tijuana, Baja California, México. and is well known for playing keyboards and vocals in Mexico's punk rock band Tijuana No! at the age of 15. Bastida also played keyboards for form ...

, Mexican singer-songwriter *

Ceci Flores Armenta Cecilia Patricia Flores Armenta (born 1972 or 1973) is a Mexican madre buscadora (an activist responding to high rates of missing persons in Mexio) and the founder and leader of Madres Buscadoras de Sonora. In 2022, she was part of the BBC 10 ...

, Mexican missing persons activist *

Ceci Hopp Cecilia "Ceci" St. Geme (née Hopp; born 13 April 1963) is an American track and field athlete, specializing in middle to long distance running events. She holds the North American continental and American junior records in the 3000 meters, s ...

(born 1963), American track and field athlete *

Ceci Krasimirova Ceca Krasimirova Dimitrova (born 24 January 1980) more commonly known as Ceci Krasimirova, has been a Bulgarian fashion model since 1990. She is currently continuing her modeling career while building her own private business in various fields. ...

(born 1980), Bulgarian fashion model *

Ceci Velasquez Ceci Velasquez is an American politician and paralegal who served as a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. She was convicted of fraud in 2016. Early life and education Velasquez born and raised in Phoeni ...

, American politician

Other

Ceci (footballer) Otacílio Henrique do Amparo (14 November 1921 – 20 May 2015), better known as Ceci, was a Brazilian professional footballer. Career Born in Nova Lima, Ceci started his career at Villa Nova, but also played for another club in the city, Ret ...

, nickname of Otacílio Henrique do Amparo, Brazilian footballer * Cecy, nickname of Sylvio Moreira, Brazilian footballer {{given name, type=both Italian-language surnames