The namePrescillia
Prescillia is a French girl's name of Latin origin, a variant of Priscillia. It means "ancient".
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Prescillia comes from the Latin Priscilla, derived from priscus, "ancient".
Origin
Latin.
History
The name spread in France in the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity of the name Prescillia
Prescillia in France
3992ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (415 births)
5,645babies named Prescillia in France since 1900
Prescillia was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,335 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Prescillia. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Prescillia in France were born before 1994.
Variants and related names
Prescillia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prescillia mean?
Prescillia comes from the Latin Priscilla, derived from priscus, "ancient".
What is the origin of the name Prescillia?
Latin.
Is Prescillia a girl's or a boy's name?
Prescillia is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Prescillia?
Variants and related names of Prescillia include Prisca and Priscilla.