What Does the Name Lucy Mean?
Lucy is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “light.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Lucy |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | light |
| Variants | Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda, Luce |
| Popularity | A perennial favorite in the U.S. and especially the U.K., regularly in the top 50. |
The meaning and origin of Lucy
The name Lucy means “light” and has Latin origins. An English form of the Latin name Lucia, derived from lux meaning 'light,' historically given to children born at dawn. It has been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages.
Variants and related names
Lucy is related to several other names you may recognize: Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda, Luce. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Lucy?
A perennial favorite in the U.S. and especially the U.K., regularly in the top 50.
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What does the name Lucy mean?+
The name Lucy means “light” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Lucy?+
Lucy originates from Latin.
Is Lucy a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Lucy has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press