Lucie

Lucie is a female first name that is considered the French form of Lucia. It has its roots in the widely used ancient Roman name Lucianus and its original form Lucius.

What does the name Lucie mean?

The name Lucie literally means 'the one born in daylight' and also encompasses meanings such as 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', and 'the luminous one'. It is derived from the Latin terms lūx, lūcis, and lūcĭus, which mean 'light', 'brightness', 'daylight', and 'dawn', as well as from lucere and lūcĕo, which mean 'to shine', 'to radiate', and 'to glow'. Other common forms include Luzia, Luzie, and particularly Lucy in the English-speaking world. Additionally, there are variants such as Luci, Lucita, Lucil, Lucile, Lucila, Luciela, Luciella, Lucielle, Lucilia, Lucilla, Lucille, Lucillia, Lucillie, and Lucienne. In Germany, the variants Lucie and Lucy were widely used towards the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, but their popularity declined until the 1930s. Only since the 1990s have the names enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. In the former GDR, the pop band 'Lucie' contributed to the name's recognition.

Where does the name Lucie come from?

The origin of the name Lucie is Latin and Roman, with meanings such as 'the one born in daylight' or 'the one born at dawn'. The Latin components lūx, lūcis, and lūcĭus mean 'light', 'brightness', 'daylight', and 'dawn', while lucere and lūcĕo mean 'to shine', 'to radiate', and 'to glow'. In Ancient Greek, leukós means 'light', 'shine', 'clear', 'bright', 'luminous', and 'full of light'. The name is used in languages such as French and Czech.

How do you pronounce Lucie?

The pronunciation of Lucie is bright and two-syllable. In the German variant, the name is usually pronounced as 'Lu-cie' [ˈluːtsi]. It begins with a long U sound that conveys calmness and spaciousness, while the second syllable adds a lively note with the 'ts' sound. The clear 'ie' at the end provides a friendly finish. Thus, Lucie radiates a timeless elegance - soft, graceful, and vibrant.

When is the name day of Lucie?

The name days for Lucie are March 25, September 19, and December 13.

Popularity

Lucie is among the sought-after first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 406th on the list of the most common female baby names. Lucie's best placement was in 1932, when it reached 139th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 1,700 times, positioning it at 342nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 307th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Cie / CieCie / Lou / LouLou / Lu / Luc / Luce / Lucela / Lucele / Luciane / LucieLi / LucieLu / Lucilles / Lucinka / Lucky / Lucl / LucLuc / Lui / Lulu / Lusi / Lutzifer / Luz / Luze / Luzi / Luzia / Luzifa / Luzifer

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Famous people

• Lucie Arnaz (American actress)
• Lucie Bigelow Rosen (American musician)
• Lucie Bílá (Czech singer, actually Hana Zaňáková)
• Lucie Blue Tremblay (Canadian singer)
• Lucie Brock-Broido (Dutch writer)
• Lucie Englisch (actress)
• Lucie Euler (German actress)
• Lucie Flebbe (German writer)
• Lucie Gjini (Albanian footballer)
• Lucie Hloupa (Czech footballer)
• Lucie Hollmann (actress in e.g. 'Die wilden Hühner')
• Lucie Hradecka (Czech tennis player)
• Lucie Jeanne (French actress)
• Lucie Lomova (Czech artist)
• Lucie Lucas (French actress)
• Lucie Mannheim (German actress)
• Lucie Muhr (actress)
• Lucie Näfen-Zehnder (Swiss long-distance runner)
• Lucie Orsulova (Czech mountaineer)
• Lucie Pohl (actress, stand-up comedian)