Priscilla

Priscilla is a Latin feminine name, a diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, itself derived from the Latin adjective priscus meaning ancient, old-fashioned, or venerable. The name appears in the New Testament, borne by Priscilla, a Jewish Christian woman and missionary companion of the apostle Paul, which gave the name early prominence in Christian communities. It was widely adopted in the English-speaking world, particularly among Puritans in the seventeenth century, and remains in use across English, Italian, and French traditions. The shorter form Prisca is the direct classical ancestor, and both names share the same root.