Looking for a distinctive girl's name that has classic charm while also enjoying the status of being a rare gem? Lucille is a French given name set to illuminate your baby name selections! It comes from Lucia, meaning "light," a fourth-century patron saint of the blind. It's the name of one of the most celebrated comedians of the 20th century, Lucille Ball, and the name of a BB King song. Saturday Night Live favorite Maya Rudolph gave her daughter the name Lucille in 2009.