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Meaning and origin
Camilla is a Italian girl name. The meaning of the name is `Young, Virginal `.


Where is it used?
The name Camilla is mainly used in English, Italian, Ancient Roman and in Roman Mythology.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Kamilla (In Hungarian)
Kamila (In Czech, Slovak and in Polish)


For the opposite sex use:
In French: Camille (B)
In Ancient Roman: Camillus (M)


See also
In Spanish and in Portuguese: Camilo
In Italian: Camillo
In English: Millicent
In English: Millie (F)
In English: Cammie (F)
In Czech, Slovak and in Polish: Kamil


What Camilla`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   Its unique and sounds very Italian which I like =)
   The worst thing about the name:
   Cuz' I live in the Phils. they sometimes pronounce my name like Camella which I don't like and they always misspell it =(
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   My name would be Cameron
   Extra information:
   Nothing much but I alredy met 3 girl who are named Camilla
2. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   that basshunter made this song Camilla, just for me ;o)
   The worst thing about the name:
   'it means a free born girl, server of an ancient temple', was she given as a gift? the story is so short.
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   Well, people seldom use it, thet say Samilla, Shamilla, Smilla, Milla, Camille, Mille
   Extra information:
   If you know a girl named Camilla give her a kiss and write a song for her and never step on her dreams!
3. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   it's pretty and uniqe
   The worst thing about the name:
   people dont know how to say it and thay spell it wrong
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   not possible
   Extra information:
   i dont know anyone named camille
4. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   I like the story behind the name. Especially the fact, that according to legends, a legendary female warrior was named Camilla.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It's very common in Denmark, where I live.
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   I hope I was named Isabella instead.
   Extra information:
   Camillus deLellis was a italien saint. + In a novel a lesbian vampire was named Carmilla.
5. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   its unusual and pretty
   The worst thing about the name:
   get called camilla parker bowles on nights out
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   id want to be called lilly
   Extra information:
   camilla will always sound a bit posh
6. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   People are always able to come up with a fun and unique nickname for me that only they use. So far, I've had over 20 nicknames that are all great!
   The worst thing about the name:
   People seem to think it is pronounced every way but the way it should be pronounced.
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   I just can't imagine that.
   Extra information:
   In a way, I am glad the name is becoming more popular, but I hope that it remains unique, at least in America.
7. The best thing about the name Camilla:
   People often comment how pretty it is!
   The worst thing about the name:
   People don't know how to spell it
   If my name wasn`t Camilla....:
   I don't think so
   Extra information:
   I'm from Sweden where Camilla is a common name but here in USA I only met 1 other girl with the same name

More `Camilla` links
Camilla as abbreviation
Actors named Camilla
Camilla in the encyclopedia