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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. Melinda96%
  2. Rhonda93%
  3. Tamara93%
  4. Carrie92%
  5. Veronica92%
  6. Kimberly91%
  7. Dawn89%
  8. Shannon88%
  9. Brian88%
  10. Dana88%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric59%
  4. Chad62%
  5. Marc62%
  6. Tonya62%
  7. Andre62%
  8. Erik67%
  9. Tina67%
  10. Mario67%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Rhonda90%
  2. Yolanda89%
  3. Michele87%
  4. Michelle87%
  5. Stacey86%
  6. Monica86%
  7. Christy86%
  8. Melinda86%
  9. Kimberly84%
  10. Tamara84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill51%
  2. Darren59%
  3. Marc61%
  4. Shawn62%
  5. Shane62%
  6. Eric64%
  7. Chad64%
  8. Erik64%
  9. April64%
  10. Tina65%

Professional potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Shane81%
  2. Shawn81%
  3. Erik79%
  4. Marc76%
  5. Yolanda76%
  6. Carrie75%
  7. Veronica75%
  8. Eric74%
  9. Monica71%
  10. Dana71%

Bottom 10

  1. Tracy45%
  2. Heather46%
  3. Chad48%
  4. April49%
  5. Shannon49%
  6. Jennifer51%
  7. Stacy51%
  8. Kelly52%
  9. Amy55%
  10. Darren55%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Stacy96%
  2. Heather96%
  3. Rhonda96%
  4. Jennifer96%
  5. Kimberly96%
  6. Tamara96%
  7. Melinda96%
  8. Shannon96%
  9. Tracey96%
  10. Dawn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn44%
  2. Shane44%
  3. Andre57%
  4. Tonya63%
  5. Eric64%
  6. Marc64%
  7. Erik70%
  8. Jill72%
  9. Katrina75%
  10. Michele76%
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