Dulce

Dulce is a girl's name that is common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking areas and means 'the Sweet One'. Its roots lie in the Latin term dulcis, which means 'sweet'.

What does the name Dulce mean?

Dulce is a girl's name from Portuguese and Spanish that can be translated as 'the Sweet One'. It originates from the Latin word dulcis, which means 'sweet'. Variants of the name include Dulcie, Dulcia, and Dulcinia.

Where does the name Dulce come from?

The name Dulce has Latin origins and means 'the Sweet One'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Dulce?

The pronunciation of Dulce: The name is two syllables and has a gentle sound. In Spanish pronunciation, it is spoken as 'Dul-ce' [ˈdulθe] or [ˈdulse], with the first syllable stressed. The dark u gives the name a certain depth, while the soft s- or th-sound at the end adds an elegant touch. Dulce sounds mild and melodic – feminine, warm, and with a southern flair.

Popularity

In Germany, Dulce is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common girls' names. Dulce achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,014th.

Nicknames & pet names

Duly

Famous people

• Ana Dulce Felix (long-distance runner from Germany)
• Dulce Chacon (Spanish writer)
• Dulce Maria (part of the most famous pop and R&B group in Latin America, she is Mexican)
• Dulce Maria Cardoso (writer from Portugal)
• Dulce Maria Rodriguez (Mexican long-distance runner)
• Dulce Pinzon (Mexican photographer)
• Dulce Quental (Brazilian singer)