Lucretia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lucretia Name at a Glance

Name	Lucretia
Meaning	Profit. Derived from the Roman clan name Lucretius. Shakespeare's poem 'The Rape of Lucrece' is one of many retellings of the rape of Lucretia by a son of the King of Rome.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lucretia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lucretia means “Profit. Derived from the Roman clan name Lucretius. Shakespeare's poem 'The Rape of Lucrece' is one of many retellings of the rape of Lucretia by a son of the King of Rome”. 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.

Lucretia Name Origin

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

Is Lucretia a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lucretia

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