Luce
Meaning of Luce
Luce is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has Italian origins and is pronounced as LOO-che (/luːtʃe/) in Italian. In English, it is pronounced as LOOS (/luːs/). Luce is a variation of the names Lucia and Lucinda.
Although not very common, Luce has been rising in popularity in recent years in the United States. In 2020, there were 7 baby girls named Luce, ranking at number 12,113 in terms of occurrence. In previous years, its popularity fluctuated but showed an upward trend. In 2008, it ranked at number 17,497 with 5 occurrences.
Luce carries a sense of elegance and sophistication associated with its Italian roots. It also brings to mind qualities such as lightness and brightness, making it a fitting choice for parents who want to give their daughter a name that evokes positivity and radiance.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as LOO-che (/luːtʃe/)
English
- Pronunced as LOOS (/luːs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Luce
| Luce Irigaray is a Belgian-born French feminist, philosopher, linguist, and psychoanalyst known for her influential works analyzing language and gender. |
| Luce Turnier was a renowned Haitian painter and collage artist known for blending Haitian culture with modernist style. |
| Luce Boulnois - Lucette Boulnois was a renowned French historian of the Silk Road and trans-Himalayan trade, known for her influential books and recognized by UNESCO as an expert on the history of the trade route. |
| Luce Douady was a French climber known for her professional debut on the IFSC Climbing World Cup circuit and her achievements as the youth world champion in 2019. |
| Luce Dufault is a Canadian singer of French descent known for her performances in musicals and hit songs like "Soirs de scotch" and "Au delà des mots." |
