Dulcie

At a Glance

Meaning

Evokes 'sweet' (19th-century coinage)

Origin

English (19th-century coinage, echoing Latin dulcis 'sweet')

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

DUL-seeListen

Dulcie is an English name coined in the 19th century, echoing the Latin dulcis, 'sweet.' It's pronounced DUL-see, and it evokes that same sweetness in a short, friendly, two-syllable form.

Meaning & Origin of Dulcie

Meaning: Evokes 'sweet' (19th-century coinage).

Origin: English (19th-century coinage, echoing Latin dulcis 'sweet').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dulcie

Popularity of Dulcie

Dulcie peaked at #665 in 1889, with 15 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #11332, with just 8 babies, so a child named Dulcie today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Names Like Dulcie

These names have followed a similar path to Dulcie in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Dot
• Elmina
• Hall
• Harman
• Hermann
• Holmes

FAQ

What does the name Dulcie mean?

Evokes ‘sweet’ (19th-century coinage). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Dulcie?

Dulcie is pronounced DUL-see (IPA: /ˈdʌlsi/).

Is Dulcie a popular name right now?

Dulcie peaked at #665 in 1889 and is ranked #11332 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)

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