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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. Glennis93%
  5. Regenia92%
  6. Fonda92%
  7. Alonza91%
  8. Roby90%
  9. Lory90%
  10. Delaine90%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree48%
  2. Helga53%
  3. Theresia58%
  4. Butch59%
  5. Rock59%
  6. Sid60%
  7. Cleophus60%
  8. Len64%
  9. Stoney64%
  10. Frederica64%

Love potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Flint54%
  2. Butch56%
  3. Micky56%
  4. Sid58%
  5. Rand58%
  6. Barbie60%
  7. Rolf61%
  8. Helga61%
  9. Cleve61%
  10. Rich62%

Professional potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Davey46%
  4. Jacki46%
  5. Peri48%
  6. Davy48%
  7. Micky48%
  8. Timmie49%
  9. Denita49%
  10. Teddie49%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Roby96%
  2. Penni96%
  3. Arnita96%
  4. Luana96%
  5. Ilona96%
  6. Fonda94%
  7. Sandie94%
  8. Lory94%
  9. Rudolfo94%
  10. Beckie94%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree47%
  2. Helga55%
  3. Cleophus61%
  4. Georgine61%
  5. Theresia63%
  6. Herb64%
  7. Jame65%
  8. Rock66%
  9. Rolf66%
  10. Les67%
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