The baby name Drewsilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DREW-sil-uh (IPA: /ˈdruːsɪlə/).
Drewsilla is English in Origin.
The baby name Drewsilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DREW-sil-uh (IPA: /ˈdruːsɪlə/).
Drewsilla is English in Origin.
Drewsilla is a modern, English-language elaboration of Drusilla, the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Drusus. The etymology of Drusus is uncertain: scholars have linked it either to a Celtic root denoting strength or to Greek drosos, “dew,” a poetic image that later colored the name’s meaning. By extension, Drewsilla inherits senses of freshness/“dew” and strength, while the Drew- spelling nods to the familiar given name/nickname Drew.
Drusilla appears in classical and biblical history - Julia Drusilla, sister of Emperor Caligula, and Drusilla, wife of the procurator Felix in the New Testament (Acts 24:24). The name resurfaced in 17th-19th century English use and gained pop-culture notice through characters like Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Drewsilla is a rare contemporary variant in the United States and elsewhere. Related forms and spellings include Drusilla (standard), Drucilla/Druscilla, Italian Drusilla, Spanish/Portuguese Drusila; short forms Dru, Drew, Cilla, Silla.
Drewsilla is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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