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Druscilla
Pronounced droo-SIL-uh /druːˈsɪl.ə/Medium
Meaning: Druscilla is a spelling variant of Drusilla, a diminutive feminine of the Roman family name Drusus. The New Testament names a Drusilla among the Herodian royal family, which carried the name into Christian usage.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Druscilla is a variant spelling of Drusilla, a diminutive of the ancient Roman family name Drusus. Its New Testament bearer, a Herodian princess married to the governor Felix, secured its place in the Christian naming tradition, and it traveled to America as a stately classical choice.
Druscilla was only about fifteen a year even at its peak, holding on quietly from the early nineteen-hundreds before fading by the end of the century. It has the antique dignity of names like Priscilla, though it remains firmly old-fashioned rather than revived.
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- ★Drusilla (c. 38-79 AD)Herodian princess named in the Book of Acts as the wife of the Roman governor Felix
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Druscilla mean?
It is a variant spelling of Drusilla, a Roman family name (a feminine of Drusus) also borne by a woman named in the Book of Acts.
How do you pronounce Druscilla?
It is said droo-SIL-uh /druːˈsɪl.ə/ - three syllables.
Is Druscilla a boy or girl name?
Druscilla is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Druscilla?
Druscilla was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-twentieth century.