Lucille
Meaning of Lucille
Lucille is a timeless and elegant name of French origin, meaning "light." It has been cherished for its classic charm and sophistication. Pronounced as loo-SEEL (/luːˈsi:l/) in English, Lucille has made a significant mark in history and popular culture. The name gained immense popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s when it ranked among the top 30 names for baby girls in the United States. Notable associations include the beloved actress Lucille Ball, whose iconic role in "I Love Lucy" brought joy to millions and cemented her status as a comedy legend. Another famous bearer is blues musician B.B. King’s guitar, famously named "Lucille," which adds a touch of musical legacy to the name. Over recent decades, Lucille has maintained steady usage, reflecting its enduring appeal across generations. A common variation of this beautiful name is Lucy, which shares its luminous essence while offering a shorter and equally sweet alternative.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as loo-SEEL (/luːˈsi:l/)
American English
- Pronunced as loo-SIL (/luːˈsɪl/)
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Notable People Named Lucille
| Lucille Ball - Lucille Désirée Ball was a highly acclaimed American actress and comedienne, known for her numerous accolades and honors, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
| Lucille Clifton was an esteemed American poet, writer, and educator, who served as the Poet Laureate of Maryland and was a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. |
| Lucille Marie Miller was a Canadian-American housewife convicted of first-degree murder in the death of her husband, allegedly inspired by the plot of the film Double Indemnity. |
| Lucille Bogan, also known as Bessie Jackson, was a pioneering American female blues singer and songwriter, recognized as one of the leading figures in the blues genre alongside Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith. |
| Lucille Nelson Hegamin was a pioneering African-American blues recording artist and entertainer. |
| Lucille Marie Raymonde Savoie, also known as Lucille Starr, was a Canadian singer, songwriter, and yodeler from Saint Boniface, Manitoba, best known for her 1964 hit single, "The French Song". |
| Lucille Kailer - Lucille Carrol Weinberger was an American operatic soprano known for her active international singing career in the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Lucille Soong is a Chinese-American actress best known for her role as Jenny Huang in the television series Fresh Off the Boat. |
| Lucille Andrea George-Wout is the second governor of Curaçao, serving since November 4, 2013. |
| Lucille Mulhall was a renowned cowgirl and Wild West performer. |
| Lucille Chaffin Kent (1908–1997) was a renowned American aviator and instructor who gained fame for training military pilots during World War II. |
| Lucille Hanna McCollough was a multi-talented individual who served as a teacher, stenographer, secretary, and politician in Michigan, with a notable tenure in the Michigan legislature from 1955 to 1983. |
| Lucille Evelyn Treybig Langford was an accomplished American geologist, micro-paleontologist, and bilingual Spanish/English teacher. |
| Lucille Clifton ('Wii Nii Puun) was a prominent leader of the Gitga'ata people and a member of the Laxsgiik (Eagle Clan), honored as a National Historic Person by the government of Canada in 2016. |
| Lucille Elizabeth Notter, also known as Lucille E. Notter, was an influential American nurse and nursing researcher who directed National League of Nursing Publications and was inducted into the American Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 1996. |
