Lucilla

From Latin Lūcilla, feminine diminutive form of the praenomen Lūcius.

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.

• Rarely used. The form Lucille became common in the 20th century.

Equivalent to Lūcius +‎ -illa.

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

Lūcilla f sg (genitive Lūcillae); first declension

1. a female given name

First-declension noun, singular only.

• French: Lucille
  • English: Lucille
• English: Lucille