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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.

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Friendship potential for Cilla

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Penny94%
  2. Sheila93%
  3. Suzanne91%
  4. Yvonne91%
  5. Sue91%
  6. Renee91%
  7. Susan91%
  8. Brenda90%
  9. Colleen89%
  10. Denise88%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody56%
  2. Marilyn56%
  3. Wanda64%
  4. Barbara65%
  5. Cindy65%
  6. Ann66%
  7. Anne66%
  8. Bonnie66%
  9. Teresa67%
  10. Theresa67%

Professional potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Melody45%
  2. Phyllis49%
  3. Bonnie49%
  4. Carla51%
  5. Cindy52%
  6. Joy52%
  7. Janet53%
  8. Peggy54%
  9. Tammy54%
  10. Yvonne55%

Crush potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Connie48%
  2. Constance48%
  3. Martha49%
  4. Roberta49%
  5. Barbara52%
  6. Teresa56%
  7. Theresa56%
  8. Terri56%
  9. Anne57%
  10. Ann57%
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