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Cilla

Girl Name day: July 8
Cilla is a short form of Priscilla: on birth records it is written Priscilla (120,613 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Priscilla page. Also a short form of Cecilia, Cecily, Priscila.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Ancient, venerable.
Latin diminutive of Prisca, from 'priscus' meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.

Name day for Cilla

July 8

Why this day? Cilla is a short form of Priscilla, and shares its name day.

Cilla is celebrated in France, Italy and Argentina on November 22; the United States on July 8; Brazil on January 18.

The story of the name Cilla

Cilla is a short form of Priscilla. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — ancient, venerable, and shares its name day, July 8.

On birth records, Cilla is rarely written as such: the Cillas are Priscillas (120,613 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Priscilla page. Cilla is also a short form of Cecilia, Cecily, Priscila.

Frequently asked questions about Cilla

What does Cilla mean?

Cilla is a short form of Priscilla, which means ancient, venerable.

When is Cilla's name day?

July 8, together with Priscilla: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cilla a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Priscilla.

Cilla's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Sofia96%
  2. Meghan96%
  3. Alexandria96%
  4. Priscilla96%
  5. Adriana96%
  6. Melinda96%
  7. Aaliyah96%
  8. Naomi96%
  9. Alexandra96%
  10. Eva95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Andrea48%
  3. Connie51%
  4. Constance51%
  5. Faith51%
  6. Agnes52%
  7. Theresa53%
  8. Barbara53%
  9. Terri53%
  10. Teresa53%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Priscilla96%
  2. Penny94%
  3. Sheila93%
  4. Suzanne91%
  5. Yvonne91%
  6. Sue91%
  7. Renee91%
  8. Madison91%
  9. Susan91%
  10. Meghan91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill51%
  2. Melody56%
  3. Marilyn56%
  4. Mildred62%
  5. Lillie63%
  6. Hailey63%
  7. Kylie63%
  8. Ada63%
  9. Kendra64%
  10. Wanda64%

Professional potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Constance91%
  2. Connie91%
  3. Bessie86%
  4. Eleanor86%
  5. Beth86%
  6. Elizabeth86%
  7. Christine81%
  8. Kristin81%
  9. Christina81%
  10. Nora80%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly45%
  2. Melody45%
  3. Brandy45%
  4. Heather46%
  5. Autumn46%
  6. Kaylee48%
  7. Zoe48%
  8. Phyllis49%
  9. April49%
  10. Bonnie49%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. June96%
  2. Brooke96%
  3. Sherry96%
  4. Adriana96%
  5. Makayla96%
  6. Shirley96%
  7. Peggy96%
  8. Hope96%
  9. Heather96%
  10. Sylvia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes47%
  2. Andrea47%
  3. Connie48%
  4. Constance48%
  5. Martha49%
  6. Roberta49%
  7. Ruth49%
  8. Barbara52%
  9. Mildred54%
  10. Norma54%
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