Find out how popular the first name Perscilla has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Perscilla by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Perscilla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Perscilla.

The history of the first name Perscilla

The name Perscilla has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Latin name Priscilla, which itself comes from the Roman family name Prisca. Prisca is thought to be related to the Latin word "priscus," meaning "ancient" or "old."

In ancient Rome, Priscilla was a fairly common name among women, particularly those from noble or wealthy families. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Priscilla, the wife of the Roman general Quintus Servilius Caepio, who lived in the 2nd century BC.

The name Priscilla appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to a woman who was a companion of the apostle Paul and helped to establish early Christian communities in Corinth and Ephesus.

Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Priscilla or variations of the name. One of the most famous was Priscilla, the wife of the Roman emperor Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD.

Another notable bearer of the name was Priscilla Mullins, one of the passengers on the Mayflower who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. She was one of the few survivors of the harsh first winter in the new colony.

In the 17th century, the English poet and playwright John Milton included a character named Priscilla in his famous work "Comus."

During the 19th century, the name Priscilla became popular in the United States, likely due to the influence of the novel "The Courtship of Miles Standish" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which featured a character named Priscilla Mullins, based on the Mayflower passenger.

Other notable Priscillas throughout history include Priscilla Chan, the wife of Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis Presley.

While the spelling "Perscilla" is less common than the traditional "Priscilla," it is likely a variation that emerged over time as the name was adapted and Anglicized in different cultures and languages.

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