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Lucetta

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Pronounced loo-CHET-uh /luːˈtʃɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian diminutive of Lucia (from Latin lux, 'light'), meaning 'little light.' Lucetta is also a maidservant in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. Dainty and bright.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Italian name: Lucetta means 'little light' (said 'loo-CHET-uh'). Dainty and luminous.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningAn Italian diminutive of Lucia (from Latin lux, 'light'), meaning 'little light.' Lucetta is also a maidservant in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. Dainty and bright.
U.S. rank (2024)#16661 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618822024

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

Lucetta is Italian for 'little light,' a pet form of Lucia (from Latin lux). It appears in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona and reads dainty and luminous — rare in the U.S. (said 'loo-CHET-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, dainty, and luminous.

Did you know? Lucetta is an Italian diminutive of Lucia ('light'), reading 'little light' — and a character in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona (said 'loo-CHET-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lucetta — Italian diminutive of Lucia; 'little light'

Variations

LuciaLucetteLuchetta

Nicknames

LuceEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucetta mean?

Lucetta is an Italian diminutive of Lucia, meaning 'little light.'

How do you pronounce Lucetta?

It's said loo-CHET-uh /luːˈtʃɛt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lucetta a boy or girl name?

Lucetta is a girl's name.

How popular is Lucetta?

Lucetta is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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