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Princilla

Girl name · English

Princilla is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Princilla would score 13 points.
  • GenerationPrincilla peaked in 1965, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Princilla you'd meet today is about 60 years old.
  • HistoryPrincilla first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1965–2025

01.5319651965

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Princilla

Princilla is a girl name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Princilla

What is the origin of the name Princilla?

Princilla is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Princilla a boy or girl name?

Princilla is a girl name.

How popular is the name Princilla?

Princilla is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1965. It peaked at #6,539 in 1965, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Princilla?

Princilla is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.