The namePriscillia
Priscillia is a French girl's name of Latin origin meaning "ancient". It was popular in France in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Priscillia comes from the Latin Priscilla, a pet form of Prisca, derived from priscus, "ancient".
Origin
Latin. Priscilla is a companion of Saint Paul in the Acts of the Apostles.
History
The name spread in France in the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity of the name Priscillia
Priscillia in France
Priscillia was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,735 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Priscillia. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Priscillia in France were born before 1991.
Variants and related names
Priscillia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priscillia mean?
Priscillia comes from the Latin Priscilla, a pet form of Prisca, derived from priscus, "ancient".
What is the origin of the name Priscillia?
Latin. Priscilla is a companion of Saint Paul in the Acts of the Apostles.
Is Priscillia a girl's or a boy's name?
Priscillia is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Priscillia?
Variants and related names of Priscillia include Prisca.