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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. Brian88%
  2. Jeremy84%
  3. Troy83%
  4. Brent81%
  5. Scott81%
  6. Rodney79%
  7. Lance78%
  8. Wesley77%
  9. Jason73%
  10. Darren71%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric59%
  4. Chad62%
  5. Marc62%
  6. Andre62%
  7. Erik67%
  8. Mario67%
  9. Bradley69%
  10. Darren71%

Love potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Jeremy79%
  2. Troy78%
  3. Brian78%
  4. Scott75%
  5. Lance75%
  6. Brent75%
  7. Andre74%
  8. Derrick72%
  9. Mario71%
  10. Rodney71%

Bottom 10

  1. Darren59%
  2. Marc61%
  3. Shawn62%
  4. Shane62%
  5. Eric64%
  6. Chad64%
  7. Erik64%
  8. Wesley65%
  9. Bradley69%
  10. Jason69%

Professional potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Shane81%
  2. Shawn81%
  3. Erik79%
  4. Marc76%
  5. Eric74%
  6. Brent71%
  7. Troy70%
  8. Derrick69%
  9. Lance65%
  10. Brian64%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad48%
  2. Darren55%
  3. Jason55%
  4. Wesley56%
  5. Jeremy57%
  6. Rodney60%
  7. Bradley62%
  8. Mario62%
  9. Brian64%
  10. Scott64%

Crush potential for Cilla

Top 10

  1. Wesley94%
  2. Brian93%
  3. Jason92%
  4. Lance90%
  5. Bradley90%
  6. Troy88%
  7. Jeremy87%
  8. Darren86%
  9. Chad85%
  10. Mario82%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn44%
  2. Shane44%
  3. Andre57%
  4. Eric64%
  5. Marc64%
  6. Erik70%
  7. Derrick76%
  8. Rodney78%
  9. Scott80%
  10. Brent80%
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