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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

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. John42%
  3. Juan42%
  4. Shane42%
  5. Sean42%
  6. Shawn42%
  7. Roland46%
  8. Herbert46%
  9. Jose48%
  10. Joseph48%

Love potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Clyde50%
  4. Arnold52%
  5. Clayton53%
  6. Owen55%
  7. Herbert57%
  8. Dean57%
  9. Jimmy57%
  10. Don58%

Professional potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander45%
  2. Jimmy45%
  3. Johnny47%
  4. Randy48%
  5. Chad48%
  6. Chase49%
  7. Kyle49%
  8. Clyde50%
  9. Max51%
  10. Jayden51%

Crush potential for Cilla

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert43%
  2. Jack44%
  3. Shawn44%
  4. Shane44%
  5. John44%
  6. Sean44%
  7. Juan44%
  8. Roland47%
  9. Joe47%
  10. Joseph47%
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