Lucilla

English Etymology From en la Lūcilla, feminine diminutive form of the praenomen la Lūcius. Proper noun en female Latin. en 1966 w:L. P. Hartley The Betrayal H. Hamilton 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. Usage notes Rarely used. The form Lucille became common in the 20th century. Latin Etymology la Lūcilla :af<surf> Lūcius -illus<alt:-illa> + 1 Pronunciation Lūcilla Proper noun Lūcilla<1> f la female Declension Lūcilla<1> Descendants fr Lucille en Lucille en Lucille