Lucrece
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lucrece
The given name 'Lucrece' is derived from the Latin name 'Lucresia', meaning 'light' or 'illumination', and is linguistically rooted in the Latin word 'lux', meaning 'light'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Lucrece' is derived from the Latin name 'Lucresia', meaning 'light' or 'illumination', and is linguistically rooted in the Latin word 'lux', meaning 'light'. The name Lucrece is associated with Saint Lucretia, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, and has been used in various cultures, including European Christian traditions, particularly in France and Italy, where it is often linked to the legend of Lucretia, a Roman matron who was said to have been raped by King Tarquin.
Lucrece currently ranks #6,276 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
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