Lucilla
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin Lucilla, feminine diminutive form of the praenomen Lucius.
Proper noun
[edit]Lucilla
- 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
[edit]- Rarely used. The form Lucille became common in the 20th century.