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Lucinda

Quick answerLucinda is derived from the Latin name Lucinda, which is a feminine form of Lucius, meaning "light-giving" or "luminous" from the Latin root "lux" (light).

English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,750
TrendStable
Peak year1957
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish, Portuguese, Literature
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#344

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lucinda

Lucinda is derived from the Latin name Lucinda, which is a feminine form of Lucius, meaning "light-giving" or "luminous" from the Latin root "lux" (light).

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Etymology

Lucinda is derived from the Latin name Lucinda, which is a feminine form of Lucius, meaning "light-giving" or "luminous" from the Latin root "lux" (light). The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 17th and 18th centuries and has been used across Christian cultures, with notable literary appearances in works like Cervantes' *Don Quixote* and later in English literature.

Lucinda currently ranks #1,750 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.

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