Lucinda

At a Glance: Name: Lucinda – Meaning: light – Origin: Latin (elaboration of Lucia) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: loo-SIN-da

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Lucinda is a Latin name, an elaboration of Lucia, and it carries the meaning "light." It's pronounced loo-SIN-da (/luˈsɪndə), giving it a few more syllables than Lucia while keeping that same light-rooted meaning. If you like Lucia but want a longer, more layered form of it, Lucinda is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Lucinda

Meaning: Light.

Origin: Latin (elaboration of Lucia).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Lucinda

Phonetic: loo-SIN-da   IPA: /luˈsɪndə/

Popularity of Lucinda

Lucinda hit its highest point in 1881, ranking #153 with 88 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1717 — but 118 babies still received the name, so it hasn't disappeared, just settled into rarer, steadier use.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lucinda mean?

Light. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lucinda)

How do you pronounce Lucinda?

Lucinda is pronounced loo-SIN-da (IPA: /luˈsɪndə/).

Is Lucinda a popular name right now?

Lucinda peaked at #153 in 1881 and is ranked #1717 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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