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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.

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Friendship potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Newton51%
  2. Sanford52%
  3. Millard53%
  4. Burl58%
  5. Norbert59%
  6. Dock59%
  7. Adolph59%
  8. Buster60%
  9. Alford60%
  10. Jerold60%

Love potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Oren52%
  2. Buck54%
  3. Wiley56%
  4. Newton56%
  5. Armand58%
  6. Merlin59%
  7. Santo60%
  8. Sanford60%
  9. Harris61%
  10. Huey61%

Professional potential for Prisca

Bottom 10

  1. Waldo42%
  2. Hilton42%
  3. Buster42%
  4. Bud45%
  5. Elroy47%
  6. Wiley47%
  7. Cletus49%
  8. Coy49%
  9. Dudley49%
  10. Seymour49%

Crush potential for Prisca

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