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Dulcie

♀ Girl

Pronounced DUL-see /ˈdʌl.si/High

Meaning: From the Latin dulcis, 'sweet' — an English name popular in the Victorian era, related to Dulcie's cousin Dulce. Charming and vintage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sweet vintage name: Dulcie means just that — 'sweet,' from the Latin (said 'DUL-see'). Charming and old-fashioned.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin dulcis, 'sweet' — an English name popular in the Victorian era, related to Dulcie's cousin Dulce. Charming and vintage.
U.S. rank (2024)#11332 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,639

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196818852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dulcie derives from the Latin dulcis, 'sweet,' and rose to popularity in Britain during the Victorian era. It reads as a sweet, vintage name, quietly returning to favor with the antique-name revival (said 'DUL-see').

In the U.S. it appears rarely but is warming with vintage-name fans. Sweet, retro, and charming.

Did you know? Dulcie comes straight from the Latin for 'sweet' — a name that had its heyday in the Victorian era and still tastes of gentle charm (said 'DUL-see').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Dulcie — Latin 'dulcis', sweet; Victorian favorite

Variations

DulciaDulceDulcinea

Nicknames

DulceDee

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Mabel— a like old-fashioned charmer
Ollie— shares the -ie ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dulcie mean?

Dulcie is from the Latin 'dulcis,' meaning 'sweet.'

How do you pronounce Dulcie?

It's said DUL-see /ˈdʌl.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dulcie a boy or girl name?

Dulcie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dulcie?

Dulcie is rare in the U.S. and gently warming with vintage-name fans.

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