Lucy

At a Glance: Name: Lucy – Meaning: light, from Latin lux, via the Roman name Lucius – Origin: Latin (via Old French and Middle English) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOO-see

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Lucy comes from the Latin word lux, meaning light, arriving in English by way of Old French and Middle English as a form of the Roman name Lucius. It's pronounced LOO-see, and it carries a classic, timeless quality that's held steady for well over a century. If you're drawn to names with a clear, single-word meaning and a long track record, Lucy fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Lucy

Meaning: Light, from latin lux, via the roman name lucius.

Origin: Latin (via Old French and Middle English).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Lucy

Phonetic: LOO-see   IPA: /ˈluːsi/

Popularity of Lucy

In 2024, Lucy ranked #34 on the SSA's list, with 5,396 babies given the name that year — and that same #34 also marks its all-time peak across the full 1880-2024 record, meaning it has never ranked higher than it does right now.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Lucy mean?

Light, from latin lux, via the roman name lucius. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lucy)

How do you pronounce Lucy?

Lucy is pronounced LOO-see (IPA: /ˈluːsi/).

Is Lucy a popular name right now?

Lucy is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #34 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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