Origin of the name Lucy

The French name is formed from the full European names Lucia, Lucille, Lucilla, Lucinda of Roman origin. It is based on the Latin root “lux” – “light”. The name came to English-speaking countries from the Romans and Normans during the conquests.

The sonorous, gentle and melodic name suitable for women has gained wide popularity in Europe and the USA. Repeatedly included in the TOP 100 most common female names on all continents where there are English-speaking countries. In other languages ​​there are many “luminous” names with similar meanings.

Periodically, the name acquired a second life thanks to some bright personality or character named Lucy: Countess Lucy Carlyle, the girl Lucy Pevensie from The Chronicles of Narnia, an American comedy series 50-x about the life of housewife Lucy, etc.

In Russia, the name is found as a form of Lyusya, a shortened name for Lyudmila. Lucy’s pronunciation norm is more typical of Western culture. But you can name your daughter Lucia or Lucille, and make Lucy your home name.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Lucy

According to the Latin “lux” – “light”, the name Lucy means “luminous”, “bright”, “luminous”. In this case, the saying about the ship and its name is true. Lucy is a bright, cheerful and very good-natured person.

It feels like Lucy never gets discouraged, doesn’t know selfishness, and her internal battery is always 100% charged! Having such a friend or loved one is a great blessing. But how does Lucy herself live?

This girl is adored by her family, acquaintances, neighbors and people on the street. A real sunbeam! A kind and cheerful baby is most often also obedient. Parents need to protect little Lucy from negative impressions; her huge, kind heart simply breaks when faced with evil and grief.

At school, Lucy has a round dance of girlfriends and a lot of things to do. She is loved and in demand. She loves to study, but absent-mindedness can let her down, so most often Lucy does not become an excellent student. But she shows many creative talents. School years give this kind soul an inoculation against evil and betrayal – the first negative experience hardens Lucy, teaches her to be less open and indiscriminately trusting.

Lucy can choose a job related to animals and children, whom she loves very much. She was also shown a creative path, professions in the medical and pedagogical spheres. She can handle business, but it is individual, like handicrafts or her own hairdressing salon. She is indifferent to money and does not save money.

In love, Lucy is cautious. Having received many emotional wounds, she understands that the world is cruel and imperfect. Only a reliable man, strong and loving, will be allowed in. If she is happy in her marriage, she can become a mother of many children or just a housewife, devoting herself to her family and husband.

Name days:

In Orthodoxy there is no saint with this name, but Catholics widely celebrate the name day of St. Lucia on December 13th.

Diminutive version

Lyusya, Lyusenka, Lucinda, Lyulek, Lucille, Lyusek, Lyusechek, Lyulya

Abbreviated

Lyusya, Lyulya, Sy

According to the church

Lucia/Lucia

Color

  • yellow
  • gold

Planet

  • Sun

Element

  • air

Stone talisman

topaz, diamond

Metal

platinum

Plants

chamomile, mimosa

Totem animal

a fox

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