Lucilla

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English

Etymology

From Latin Lūcilla, feminine diminutive form of the praenomen Lūcius.

Proper noun

Lucilla

  1. A female given name from Latin.
    • 1966, L. P. Hartley, The Betrayal, H. Hamilton, page 54:
      - - - She was called Lucy and I was called Lucilla, after her, which is just a shade of difference. Lucy is more lovable than Lucilla, don't you think?" "Lucilla is a charming name," said Richard.

Usage notes

  • Rarely used. The form Lucille became common in the 20th century.

Latin

Etymology

Equivalent to Lūcius +‎ -illa.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Lūcilla f sg (genitive Lūcillae); first declension

  1. a female given name

Declension

First-declension noun, singular only.

singular
nominative Lūcilla
genitive Lūcillae
dative Lūcillae
accusative Lūcillam
ablative Lūcillā
vocative Lūcilla

Descendants

  • French: Lucille
  • English: Lucille