Lucy
Girl name · Latin · pronounced LOO-see
Verified name
What does Lucy mean?
Light
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 24 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 143 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Luce, Lulu, Lucie
Variant: Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda
Related: Luz, Luciana
Using Lucy across cultures
English form of Saint Lucia, celebrated globally.
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