Lucy
[ˈluːsi]Meaning
English form of Lucia, from the Latin Lucius, meaning 'as of light'.
Background Story
Lucy is the English form of Lucia, in use since the Middle Ages. It comes from the Latin masculine name Lucius, meaning as of light, born at dawn or daylight, and possibly shiny or of light complexion. Alternative spellings are Luci and Lucie.
Variations
Lucie, Lucia
Related Names
Lucy Lu
Lura
Recorded as a feminine given name in English (American)
Abra
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Aila
Finnish form of ile
Alma
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Caia
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Elin
Scandinavian and Welsh form of Helen.
Elli
Modern Greek form of Helle; also a diminutive of names beginning with El, and an Old Norse word meaning "old age".
Elly
Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and other names beginning with El