Drusilla

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Drusilla

Gender: Feminine
Language: English, Latin
Etymology:
Drusilla is the feminine from of Drusillus, an elaboration of the Latin name Drusus.

History:
The Roman family Drusus was founded by a Roman named Livius who killed a Gaul named Drausus. Mentioned in the Bible (the wife of Felix), the name Drusilla was adopted by 17th century Puritans in England and the United States, though it never really became common.

Pronunciation: drew-sill-ah.

Alternates: Drucilla.

Masculine: Drusus.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Livia Drusilla (Julia Augusta) (30/58 BC-29 AD)
Wife of Casear Augustus.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.002 % named Drucilla
0.002 % named Drusilla

Popularity of Drusilla:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000 N/A

Popularity of Drucilla:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 988th most popular.
1910-2000: N/A