Lucette
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lucette
Lucette is a French feminine diminutive of Lucia, derived from the Latin "lux" meaning "light," with the suffix "-ette" added for endearment.
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Etymology
Lucette is a French feminine diminutive of Lucia, derived from the Latin "lux" meaning "light," with the suffix "-ette" added for endearment. The name carries the meaning "little light" or references someone associated with illumination.
Lucette is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among Catholic communities, with notable historical usage in France during the 19th and 20th centuries, though it has become less common in modern times.
Lucette currently ranks #9,843 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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