Cyrilla — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Cyrilla (si-RIL-ah), 3 syllables — Derived from the Greek word for 'lord' or 'master'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Cyrilla mean?
Latin: Derived from the Greek word for 'lord' or 'master'.. Cyrilla is a feminine form of Cyril, which comes from the Greek 'Kyrios', meaning 'lord' or 'master'.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Cyrilla a good dog name?
Cyrilla has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Cyrilla popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Cyrilla in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Cyrilla suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Cyrilla for its classic, human name, elegant feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Cyrilla
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
When Cyrilla walked in, all the pups gasped! 'I knew we’d have royalty in our toy time, but I didn’t expect a master of squeaks!'
Names similar to Cyrilla
- Alanna — Of Irish origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'noble'.
- Amabel — Derived from Latin meaning 'lovable' or 'beloved'.
- Aniela — Polish form of Angela, meaning 'angel'.
- Ann-Margret — Combination of names Ann and Margret, popularized by actress Ann-Margret.
- Annabell — Derived from Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
- Anntoinette — A diminutive form of Anne, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
- Antonette — Derived from the Latin name Antonius.
- Audrina — A variant of the name Audrey, meaning 'noble strength'.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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