The namePrescilla
Prescilla is a spelling of Priscilla, a Latin name meaning "ancient". It was most given in France around 1990.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Prescilla comes from Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, "ancient, old".
Origin
Latin. Priscilla is a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
History
Prescilla peaked in France around 1990, along with Priscilla and Priscillia.
Popularity of the name Prescilla
Prescilla in the United States
Prescilla was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 193 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Prescilla. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Prescilla in the United States were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Prescilla in France
Prescilla was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 645 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Prescilla. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Prescilla in France were born before 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prescilla mean?
Prescilla comes from Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, "ancient, old".
What is the origin of the name Prescilla?
Latin. Priscilla is a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
Is Prescilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Prescilla is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Prescilla?
Variants and related names of Prescilla include Prisca and Priscilla.