Lucille
Lucille is a Christian girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Light”.
| Meaning | Light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | loo-SEEL |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Lucille
Lucille is the French form of the Latin Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia, from lux, 'light'. Saint Lucilla was an early Roman martyr. The name was popular in the United States in the early twentieth century, and comedian Lucille Ball is its most famous bearer. B.B. King also gave the name to his guitars. It is often shortened to Lucy or Lulu.
Is Lucille a Christian name?
Lucille has a Christian background through Saint Lucilla and the wider family of Lucy names, but it is not biblical.
How popular is Lucille?
A vintage name with a mild revival in the US and France.
Gifts with the name Lucille
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lucille
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucille mean?
Lucille means 'Light'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Is Lucille a Christian name?
Lucille has a Christian background through Saint Lucilla and the wider family of Lucy names, but it is not biblical.
How do you pronounce Lucille?
Lucille is pronounced loo-SEEL.
Is Lucille a boy or girl name?
Lucille is usually a girl name.