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Priscilla

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 19/01/2021 21:20

Too much?

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 22/01/2021 08:58

You're all right of course. It is too much although I do love it and glad to see others do too! I think i'll get a beautiful white fluffy cat and name her Priscilla instead Grin

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PetraRabbit · 21/01/2021 21:25

Priscilla is a great name. I think of Elvis and Priscilla.

Chambored · 21/01/2021 19:43

@PastaAndPizzaPlease

Makes me think of a very fluffy white cat, no idea why
It would be a stupendous name for a very haughty cat!
partyatthepalace · 21/01/2021 19:41

Just makes me think of prissy. And drag queens. So I wouldn’t.

Perdita, Paloma??

Kokeshi123 · 21/01/2021 04:27

I like it. I seem to remember a Priscilla nicknamed Prillie in one of the Anne of Green Gables books, which would be a cute alternative to Prissy.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 20/01/2021 19:24

Definitely too much

JanewaysBun · 20/01/2021 19:23

Sounds good.
Also like drusilla but I am a Buffy fan!

MaMisled · 20/01/2021 17:53

I love it!

CremeEggThief · 20/01/2021 17:53

It's my Confirmation name! It was one of my favourite names when I was 12 AND I managed to link it to a very obscure Saint!Grin

Notmoreuodates5 · 20/01/2021 17:52

I’m not sure either maybe because I don’t often hear the name.

KirstenBlest · 20/01/2021 17:50

Made me think of Fiz's mum in Corrie.
There's Priscilla Presley.

JohnBarron · 20/01/2021 13:30

I don’t like the Pris part. How about Melissa?

MimiDaisy11 · 20/01/2021 13:26

It's too much for me. I know lots don't like the "Pris" part but it makes me think of Blade Runner - though probably not the best character to name a baby after lol.

Chilldonaldchill · 20/01/2021 09:27

I've met a few of Ghanaian origin.
I don't dislike it but I do find the "priss" sounds reminds me of prissy.

Tavannach · 20/01/2021 00:43

Yes, too much.

Liana2021 · 20/01/2021 00:40

In France it’s fairly common, but very posh.

MercyBodle · 20/01/2021 00:28

I know a young woman Priscilla, and I was surprised at first as it's so rarely used. A good, strong name I think.

IdblowJonSnow · 20/01/2021 00:01

Not keen. Made me think of Cilla Black.

Buttercup54321 · 20/01/2021 00:00

Awful.

PastaAndPizzaPlease · 20/01/2021 00:00

Makes me think of a very fluffy white cat, no idea why

DramaAlpaca · 19/01/2021 23:44

Yes. Too much.

Firebird83 · 19/01/2021 22:01

I really like it!

SendHelp30 · 19/01/2021 21:55

Very popular with African families so if you’re of African heritage it would be fine.
Otherwise a bit too much, IMO

Snog · 19/01/2021 21:53

Love it

Aquamarine1029 · 19/01/2021 21:36

Prissy. Hard pass for me.