Lucilla

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

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ɫuːˈkɪl.la]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [luˈt͡ʃil.la]

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
• English: Lucille