The namePrescilia
Prescilia is a form of Priscilla, mostly given in France in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Priscilla, it comes from the Latin priscus, "ancient".
Origin
Latin, through Priscille and Priscilla.
History
First found in the mid 1970s, Prescilia peaked in the early 1990s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Prescilia
Prescilia in France
1993peak year (145 births)
1,675babies named Prescilia in France since 1900
Prescilia was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 935 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Prescilia. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Prescilia in France were born before 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prescilia mean?
Like Priscilla, it comes from the Latin priscus, "ancient".
What is the origin of the name Prescilia?
Latin, through Priscille and Priscilla.
Is Prescilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Prescilia is a girl's name.