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Lucile

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Pronounced loo-SEEL /luˈsil/Medium

Meaning: Single-l spelling of Lucille — French form of Lucilla, from Latin lux, 'light'High

In 30 seconds: Light, vintage and chic: Lucile spells Lucille — 'light' — with a single l. Elegant, retro, and warm (Lucille Ball's name).
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningSingle-l spelling of Lucille — French form of Lucilla, from Latin lux, 'light'
U.S. rank (2025)#5051 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 34,886

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Lucile is a single-l spelling of Lucille — a French form of Lucilla, from Latin lux, 'light'. A luminous, vintage name with retro charm; the spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Lucille. Rare, light at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Lucille, from Latin lux, 'light' (think Lucille Ball, and B.B. King's guitar), is a luminous vintage name — Lucile is its streamlined single-l spelling.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Lucille — root etymology

Variations

LucilleLucillaLucy

Nicknames

LucyLou

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lucile Watson (1879-1962)
    Canadian-American stage and film actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Watch on the Rhine

If you like Lucile…

Lucille— the standard spelling
Lucy— a companion Luc- name
Lucia— the Latin/Italian form
Lucinda— another Luc- 'light' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucile mean?

Lucile spells Lucille, from Latin lux — 'light'.

How do you pronounce Lucile?

It's said loo-SEEL /luˈsil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lucile a boy or girl name?

Lucile is a girl's name.

How popular is Lucile?

Lucile is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Lucille is more common.

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