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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. Amilia96%
  2. Meggy96%
  3. Margaux96%
  4. Maira96%
  5. Meli96%
  6. Soraya96%
  7. Robyn96%
  8. Alya96%
  9. Ruthann96%
  10. Sofia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna43%
  2. Ruthie46%
  3. Ruthy46%
  4. Tut46%
  5. Ruth46%
  6. Georgette46%
  7. Roo46%
  8. Ru46%
  9. Ramona47%
  10. Ramie47%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Prisca96%
  2. Calista96%
  3. Ruthann96%
  4. Silla96%
  5. Prisci96%
  6. Priscilla96%
  7. Sahana95%
  8. Penny-Pie94%
  9. Penny94%
  10. Valorie94%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazlynn48%
  2. Tequila50%
  3. Jakayla51%
  4. Jillie51%
  5. Jil51%
  6. Jill51%
  7. Ary52%
  8. Arry52%
  9. Arya52%
  10. Lyndsay53%

Professional potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Stefani95%
  2. Whitley94%
  3. Khadijah94%
  4. Adelaide93%
  5. Addie93%
  6. Addi93%
  7. Patrina93%
  8. Rosalynn92%
  9. Melania91%
  10. Con91%

Bottom 10

  1. Mist42%
  2. Kandice42%
  3. Misty42%
  4. Mikki42%
  5. Aja42%
  6. Paulette42%
  7. Gay42%
  8. Georgette42%
  9. Caprice42%
  10. Tosha42%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Janiya96%
  2. Eleanore96%
  3. Robi96%
  4. Chelsey96%
  5. Rube96%
  6. June96%
  7. Amayah96%
  8. Ryles96%
  9. Sadie-belle96%
  10. Livi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie44%
  3. Hildegarde47%
  4. Aggie47%
  5. Nes47%
  6. Inez47%
  7. Agnes47%
  8. Andrea47%
  9. Zee47%
  10. Drea47%
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