Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lucinda
Lucinda is a delightful name for baby girls that originates from Latin and means ‘light.’ It is a variant of Lucia, invented by Cervantes for his renowned novel, Don Quixote, in 1605. Lucia, in turn, is a feminine form of the Roman name Lucius, which means ‘light,’ derived from the Latin word lux. In the 4th century, Saint Lucia, a martyr from Syracuse, was widely admired for her faith and courage. Her eyes were said to have been gouged out, making her the patron saint of the blind.
Lucinda is commonly found across many countries and regions worldwide, including Portugal, Italy, Australia, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Malawi, Spain, Croatia, and the United States of America.
The common variations of the name Lucinda based on different languages and cultures include Lucia(English), Luca, Lúcia(Hungarian), Luz, Lucía, Lucila(Spanish), Lúcia, Luzia(Portuguese), Lucia(Danish), Lucia, Luus(Dutch), Lucile, Lucie, Lucette, Lucille, Luce, Lucinde(French), Lucia, Luzia(German), Lucie(Czech), Lucia(Norwegian), Łucja(Polish), Liùsaidh(Scottish Gaelic), Luce, Lucetta, Lucia, Lucilla(Italian), Lucia(Romanian), and Lucia, Lucilla(Ancient Roman).
Luce, Cinda, Luci, Cindy, Cici, Lu, Lucinderella, Lulu, Lucie, and Lucy are the popular nicknames for the name Lucinda.
Lucinda has been used to portray several notable fictional characters across different works of literature. One such character is Lucinda Walsh, who features in the soap opera, As the World Turns. Another character bearing this name is Lucinda Leplastrier, the protagonist in Peter Carey’s novel Oscar and Lucinda. Lucinda Merrill appears as the lead character’s wife, Neddy Merrill, in John Cheever’s 1964 short story, “The Swimmer.”
In the novel Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Lucinda Allen is introduced as RJ’s childhood crush and later becomes his girlfriend. These fictional characters with the name Lucinda each possess their unique personalities, roles, and significance in the stories they inhabit, showcasing the versatility of the name in fiction.
Lucinda
Girl
Judaism
Latin, Spanish
1
Three
1 word, 7 letters, 3 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Lucinda?
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Listen to the sound of the name Lucinda in English.
Famous People With The Name Lucinda
- Lucinda Armstrong HallAustralian actress, well-known for her roles in Porcupine Lake and Neighbours
- Lucinda JenneyAmerican actress, well known for her roles in Peggy Sue Got Married and Rain Man
- Lucinda WilliamsAmerican athlete, gold medalist in the 1960 Olympics
- Lucinda Gayle WilliamsAmerican rock, folk and country music singer and songwriter, a Grammy Awards winner
- Lucinda “Lucy” SandersCEO and co-founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, received Bell Labs Fellow Award in 1996
Lucinda On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The popularity has fluctuated over the years. It was most popular in the late 20th century. However, its popularity has declined since then.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name was in the top 1000 names until 1987. The ranking has slightly declined since then.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lucinda
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Popular Sibling Names For Lucinda
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Boy Sibling Names For Lucinda
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Lasonne
Lassen
Lawson
Lisan
Lisandh
Lisandro
Lisanuddin
Lucian
Luciann
Girl Sibling Names For Lucinda
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La cienega
Lacene
Lacina
Lacinda
Lacine
Lacyann
Lausanne
Lazeena
Lisana
Lisandra
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Names With Similar Meaning As Lucinda
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How To Communicate The Name Lucinda In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Lucinda
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Lucinda?
The name Lucinda means ‘the one who shines with a graceful light.’
2. What is the origin of the name Lucinda?
Lucinda has a Latin origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Lucinda?
Lucinda is pronounced as loo-sin-duh.
4. What are some potential nicknames for the name Lucinda?
Some potential nicknames for Lucinda includeLucy,Cindy, Linda,Luci, Luce,Lucie, Lucia,Cinda, and Indy. Nicknames are given out of love, and they may or may not be in sync with the given name. If parents are inspired by a famous person’s name, they can use it as a nickname for their child.
5. What are the variations or alternative spellings of the name Lucinda?
Notable variations of Lucinda include Lucia (English),Lucilla(Ancient Roman),Lucija(Croatian), Luus (Dutch), Lucette,Lucile, Lucille, Lucinde (French), Luzia (German),Lucetta, Lucilla (Italian),Luz(Spanish) andLucero(Spanish Mexican).
6. What are some middle names that go well with Lucinda?
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