The namePriscille
Priscille is the French form of Priscilla, a girl's name of Latin origin. It has been given in France since the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Priscille comes from the Latin Priscilla, a diminutive of Prisca, from priscus, "ancient".
Origin
Latin. In the Acts of the Apostles, Priscilla and her husband Aquila welcome Saint Paul in Corinth.
History
Priscille was given steadily in France from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Priscille
Priscille in France
Priscille was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 605 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Priscille. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Priscille in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Priscille in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priscille mean?
Priscille comes from the Latin Priscilla, a diminutive of Prisca, from priscus, "ancient".
What is the origin of the name Priscille?
Latin. In the Acts of the Apostles, Priscilla and her husband Aquila welcome Saint Paul in Corinth.
Is Priscille a girl's or a boy's name?
Priscille is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Priscille?
Variants and related names of Priscille include Prisca.