Drusilla

Drusilla is a feminine form of the Roman name Drusus and is often referred to as Drusa. The exact origins of the name are unclear. Drusilla can likely be translated as 'the strong,' 'the courageous,' or 'the heroic.'

What does the name Drusilla mean?

The name Drusilla, also in its variant Drusa, derives from the Roman family name Drusus. However, the exact origin remains uncertain. The meaning is often interpreted as 'the strong,' 'the courageous,' or 'the heroic.' The roots could lie in the Celtic *dru or Drausus, which means 'strong,' 'brave,' 'valiant,' 'bold,' and 'heroic.'

Where does the name Drusilla come from?

The first name Drusilla has its roots in Latin and Roman, carrying the meaning 'the strong.'

How do you pronounce Drusilla?

The pronunciation of Drusilla is pleasant and soft, with the middle part sounding slightly denser. The name is generally pronounced as 'Dru-sil-la' [druˈzɪla]. The first syllable is darker and more closed, giving the name depth. The double consonant '-ll-' is gently embedded, while the '-la' softly opens the sound. Overall, the name conveys a calm impression – soft, carried, and with a subtle inner tension.

Popularity

In Germany, Drusilla is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Drusilla achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th. Worldwide, Drusilla is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Dru

Famous people

• Drusilla Wills (English actress)
• Julia Drusilla (sister of the Roman Emperor Caligula)