Priscilla

Female

Meaning

Ancient

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/prɪˈsɪlə/

Traits associated with the name Priscilla:

Dogs named Priscilla tend to be loving, brave, strong-willed, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Priscilla?

Naming your dog Priscilla suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for tradition and history.

Is Priscilla a good dog name?

Priscilla has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Priscilla isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
740
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Priscilla is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Priscilla was, in the past month, the 1294th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Priscilla is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Priscilla was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Priscilla's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Priscilla is most adored in Oklahoma, Connecticut and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Arizona and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Priscilla.

Most popular breeds named Priscilla:

  1. Poodle
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Dachshund
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. German Shepherd

Priscilla is found in these categories:

independent dog names
independent

The name's association with strong, self-reliant figures in history and popular culture.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Elvis Presley's wife and antiquated Latin roots give it vintage charm.

Dog names like Priscilla:

The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology
My god is a vow
Pet form of margaret, meaning pearl
A computer book.
Latin american for a bitter lady
Petulant
Priscilla dog name meaning

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