Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Lucy
LOO-see
/ˈluː.si/
"Born of light" — bright, beloved, and eternally charming
Lucy is the English form of Lucia, derived from the Latin lux meaning light. Saint Lucy, a 4th-century martyr whose name literally means light, is celebrated on December 13 — the darkest time of year in Scandinavia, making her feast day a beloved festival of candlelit processions. In the 20th century Lucy became synonymous with comic warmth through Lucille Ball's iconic television character, and today it ranks among the most loved names worldwide.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesLu · cy
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordLux
MeaningLight
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2019
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 13
Nicknames
LuLuceLou
About the Name Lucy
Lucy means light, from the Latin lux. It is the English form of Lucia, and shares its meaning with Luke, Lucian, and other Luc- names.
Lucy is very popular and still rising. It currently ranks in the US top 50 and is in the top 10 in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
Yes, Saint Lucy of Syracuse is a beloved 4th-century martyr. Her feast day, December 13, is a major festival in Scandinavia with candlelit processions.
Lucy Rose, Lucy Grace, Lucy Mae, and Lucy Claire are all beloved and naturally flowing combinations.
Lucys are often described as bright, warm, and cheerful — names ending in -ee sounds tend to project friendliness, and the meaning of light reinforces this.
Lucy can stand alone or be short for Lucia, Lucinda, or Lucille. Lucille Ball went by Lucy as her on-screen persona.
Personality of Lucy
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Lucy
Creativity
82%
Elegance
82%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
72%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Lucy
L
Lucille Ball
American comedian, I Love Lucy, the most beloved TV character of her era
L
Lucy Worsley
British historian and TV presenter
S
Saint Lucy
4th-century martyr; patron saint of the blind, feast day December 13
Middle Names for Lucy
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Lucy
Lucy Rose
Lucy Grace
Lucy Mae
Lucy Claire
Lucy Anne
Lucy Jane
Lucy Elise
Lucy Pearl
Lucy Wren
Lucy Kate
Names Similar to Lucy
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History of Lucy
283 AD
Saint Lucy martyred in Syracuse; her name and feast day spread across Christian Europe
1200
Lucy among the most popular girls' names in medieval England
1951
I Love Lucy premieres with Lucille Ball; Lucy becomes synonymous with warmth and comedy
2010
Lucy begins a major resurgence in both the US and UK, re-entering the top 50
Numerology & Symbolism of Lucy
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Buttercup Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Yellow Topaz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daffodil
Lucy Around the World
How Lucy is written in different languages and scripts
لوسي
Arabic
ルーシー
Japanese
Люси
Russian
루시
Korean
露西
Chinese
Λούσι
Greek
लूसी
Hindi
לוּסִי
Hebrew
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