Lucie

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOO-see /ˈluː.siː/Low

Meaning: Light, illuminationLow

In 30 seconds: Lucie is the French and Czech form of Lucy, derived from the Latin lux meaning light. It carries the same timeless, luminous meaning as Lucy while offering a slightly more continental, sophisticated spelling.

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningLight, illumination

U.S. rank (2024)#1295 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births178 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Lucie derives from the Latin Lucia, from lux meaning light. The name was popular in medieval Europe through the veneration of Saint Lucy of Syracuse. The French spelling Lucie has been in use since the Middle Ages and remains the standard spelling in France and Czech Republic.

In English-speaking countries, Lucie is increasingly chosen as a slightly more elegant alternative to Lucy, with associations to French culture and refinement. It remains broadly recognizable while offering a subtle distinction.

Did you know? Saint Lucy of Syracuse, martyred around 304 CE, is the patron saint of the blind and of those with eye ailments — her name meaning light made her a symbol of illumination and divine vision throughout Christian Europe.

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Behind the Name: Lucy

Variations

LucyLuciaLucilleLucía

Nicknames

LuLuce

Famous Bearers

★Saint Lucy of Syracuse (283–304)
Christian martyr and patron saint of the blind, whose feast day is December 13 (Lucie is a French/Czech form of Lucy)
★Lucie Arnaz (1951–present)
American actress and singer, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

If you like Lucie…

Lucy— Standard English spelling of same name

Lucia— Latin/Spanish form of same origin

Lacie— Similar sound and feminine charm

Claire— Two-syllable French light-related name

Frequently Asked

What does Lucie mean?

Lucie means light, from the Latin lux. It is the French and Czech form of Lucy.

Is Lucie different from Lucy?

Lucie and Lucy have the same meaning and origin, but Lucie is the French and Czech spelling, giving it a slightly more continental feel.

How do you pronounce Lucie?

Lucie is pronounced LOO-see, the same as Lucy.

Who is Saint Lucy?

Saint Lucy of Syracuse was a 4th-century Christian martyr and the patron saint of those with eye ailments, whose name meaning light made her a symbol of divine vision.