Lucy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lucy Name at a Glance

Name	Lucy
Meaning	Variant of Lucia: Graceful light. Illumination.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lucy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lucy means “Variant of Lucia: Graceful light. Illumination”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lucy Name Origin

Our database records Lucy under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lucy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lucy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lucy

When considering Lucy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.