Latin

Camilla

Pronounced kuh-MIL-uhShare

Meaning: Form of Camillus; ancient meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

A feminine form of the Roman name Camillus, probably of Etruscan origin. The familiar ritual-attendant explanation is disputed, so the ancient name is better presented without a fixed literal meaning.

Nicknames

  • Cam
  • Millie
  • Milla

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Camilla comes from Latin.

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