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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. Darcy93%
  2. Kelli92%
  3. Dina92%
  4. Janelle92%
  5. Lorena92%
  6. Sonia92%
  7. Lynette90%
  8. Lamont90%
  9. Ericka90%
  10. Raquel90%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine48%
  3. Bobbi54%
  4. Clint59%
  5. Vance62%
  6. Jami67%
  7. Charity67%
  8. Cornelius67%
  9. Marcy69%
  10. Candy69%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Tonia90%
  2. Nikki90%
  3. Gretchen90%
  4. Greta90%
  5. Roderick89%
  6. Marcy89%
  7. Kristie88%
  8. Kristi88%
  9. Kristy88%
  10. Kristine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint46%
  2. Vance56%
  3. Angelique57%
  4. Candy60%
  5. Kris62%
  6. Shaun62%
  7. Charity63%
  8. Jermaine64%
  9. Heath66%
  10. Misty67%

Professional potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Vance84%
  2. Cornelius83%
  3. Kristy81%
  4. Shaun81%
  5. Kristi81%
  6. Kristie81%
  7. Kristine81%
  8. Karin79%
  9. Kristopher77%
  10. Bridgette77%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Candy49%
  3. Toby49%
  4. Jolene49%
  5. Keri49%
  6. Shanna51%
  7. Mandy52%
  8. Yvette52%
  9. Carey53%
  10. Darrin53%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Quincy96%
  2. Audra96%
  3. Kelli96%
  4. Jolene96%
  5. Latonya96%
  6. Leticia96%
  7. Sonia96%
  8. Cherie96%
  9. Lamont96%
  10. Keisha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun44%
  2. Bobbi49%
  3. Jermaine49%
  4. Clint58%
  5. Vance61%
  6. Jami65%
  7. Cornelius70%
  8. Dena70%
  9. Karin70%
  10. Marcy72%
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