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Prisca

Girl Name day: July 8
Prisca 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.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Ancient, venerable.
Latin diminutive of Prisca, from 'priscus' meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.

Name day for Prisca

July 8

Why this day? Prisca is a short form of Priscilla, and shares its name day.

Prisca is celebrated in France and Spain on January 18; the United States on July 8.

The story of the name Prisca

Prisca 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, Prisca is rarely written as such: the Priscas are Priscillas (120,613 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Priscilla page.

Frequently asked questions about Prisca

What does Prisca mean?

Prisca is a short form of Priscilla, which means ancient, venerable.

When is Prisca's name day?

July 8, together with Priscilla: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Prisca 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.

Prisca'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 Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Constance51%
  2. Connie51%
  3. Theresa53%
  4. Barbara53%
  5. Terri53%
  6. Teresa53%
  7. Martha54%
  8. Roberta54%
  9. Janet59%
  10. Ann62%

Love potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Melody56%
  2. Marilyn56%
  3. Wanda64%
  4. Barbara65%
  5. Cindy65%
  6. Bonnie66%
  7. Ann66%
  8. Anne66%
  9. Theresa67%
  10. Terri67%

Professional potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Melody45%
  2. Bonnie49%
  3. Phyllis49%
  4. Carla51%
  5. Joy52%
  6. Cindy52%
  7. Janet53%
  8. Tammy54%
  9. Peggy54%
  10. Wanda55%

Crush potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Connie48%
  2. Constance48%
  3. Martha49%
  4. Roberta49%
  5. Barbara52%
  6. Teresa56%
  7. Terri56%
  8. Theresa56%
  9. Anne57%
  10. Ann57%
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