EntertainmentAmerican1933 – 2023
Cissy Houston
Gospel singer, Whitney Houston's mother, backup vocalist
Biography
American gospel and soul singer, mother of Whitney Houston. She had a successful solo career and was a backup vocalist for major artists including Elvis Presley.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1933
Died
2023
Thinking about the name
Cissy
Latin origin
“A variant diminutive of Cecilia, from the Latin Caecilia, traditionally linked to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Cissy has a playful, vintage charm reminiscent of mid-20th-century American culture. The name feels friendly and approachable while maintaining its classical underpinnings.”