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Lucille

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.
French Female
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Meaning

Light

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Pronunciation

loo-SEEL

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Charming

Compatibility

Lucille pairs well with classic or vintage names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the group. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. Culturally, Lucille fits well in French-inspired or old Hollywood-themed naming styles.

Elegant Graceful Sophisticated Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Actress

Born: August 6, 1911 · Jamestown, New York, USA

Portrait of Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Actress

Born: August 10, 1911 · Jamestown, New York, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lucille Original form
  • Lucila Spanish
  • Lucille French
  • Люсіль Ukrainian
  • Люсіл Belarusian
  • 盧西爾 Chinese (Traditional)
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • لوسيل (Lucille) Arabic
  • लुसिल (Lucille) Hindi
  • ლუსილ (Lucille) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucille

What does Lucille mean?
Light
What is the origin of Lucille?
Lucille has French origins.
Is Lucille popular?
Lucille has been viewed 105 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lucille?
Similar names include Rayan, Quennel, Yasmin, Rory, Kaitlyn.
How do you pronounce Lucille?
Lucille is pronounced loo-SEEL.

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