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Precilla

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Ancient, venerable (Latin)

What does Precilla mean?

Latin: Ancient, venerable. Precilla is derived from the Latin name Priscilla, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.

Is Precilla a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Precilla in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Precilla in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Precilla suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What Will Precilla Be Like?

As the new dog, Precilla must have some secret skills. I hear she can turn any toy into a game of hide-and-seek. I just hope it’s the toys that are seeking, not us!

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