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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. Luana94%
  2. Ilona94%
  3. Arnita93%
  4. Regenia92%
  5. Fonda92%
  6. Delaine90%
  7. Sandie90%
  8. Cinda88%
  9. Pamelia88%
  10. Risa88%

Love potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Barbie60%
  2. Helga61%
  3. Velvet62%
  4. Mikki62%
  5. Cherrie62%
  6. Dreama63%
  7. Melodee63%
  8. Liane65%
  9. Deedee65%
  10. Cyndi65%

Professional potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Jacki46%
  3. Peri48%
  4. Denita49%
  5. Enola49%
  6. Dreama50%
  7. Suzy52%
  8. Lisha52%
  9. Tari52%
  10. Micki53%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Penni96%
  2. Arnita96%
  3. Luana96%
  4. Ilona96%
  5. Fonda94%
  6. Sandie94%
  7. Beckie94%
  8. Cinda93%
  9. Regenia93%
  10. Zoraida92%
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