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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. Dewayne88%
  2. Nelson86%
  3. Darrel85%
  4. Perry84%
  5. Benny84%
  6. Nick83%
  7. Ed83%
  8. Darwin83%
  9. Kelvin83%
  10. Fredrick83%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt56%
  2. Guy57%
  3. Freddy58%
  4. Pete58%
  5. Bradford59%
  6. Garry62%
  7. Timmy63%
  8. Rudy64%
  9. Dwight64%
  10. Stewart64%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Teddy85%
  2. Nelson82%
  3. Ron82%
  4. Dewayne80%
  5. Gregg80%
  6. Perry79%
  7. Ed78%
  8. Clay78%
  9. Nick78%
  10. Cleveland77%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt54%
  2. Guy56%
  3. Van57%
  4. Garry60%
  5. Randal61%
  6. Daryl61%
  7. Dwight62%
  8. Greg63%
  9. Matt64%
  10. Randolph64%

Professional potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Daryl47%
  2. Garry48%
  3. Matt49%
  4. Rudy49%
  5. Freddy51%
  6. Monte53%
  7. Greg54%
  8. Timmy55%
  9. Sammy55%
  10. Van55%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Brad95%
  2. Kenny93%
  3. Matt91%
  4. Nelson91%
  5. Ken91%
  6. Ted89%
  7. Benny89%
  8. Dave89%
  9. Monte88%
  10. Nick88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt55%
  2. Bradford58%
  3. Guy62%
  4. Pete62%
  5. Dwight62%
  6. Stuart65%
  7. Stewart67%
  8. Laurence69%
  9. Sherman70%
  10. Kent71%
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