Lucile

Girl's name

Lucile is a French name derived from the Latin name Lucia, meaning "light" or "illumination."

Meaning Light
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 32
Peak year 1917

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lucile Ball - Actress, "I Love Lucy" TV show.
  • Lucile Bluford - Journalist, civil rights activist.
  • Lucile Grahn - Ballet dancer, "Giselle" lead role.
  • Lucile Randon - Oldest living person in Europe.
  • Lucile Watson - Actress, "Watch on the Rhine" film.
  • Lucile Atcherson - Suffragist, women's rights advocate.
  • Lucile Lomen - Aviator, first woman to fly solo across Pacific.
  • Lucile Salter Packard - Philanthropist, Stanford Hospital benefactor.
  • Lucile Godbold - Track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Lucile Wheeler - Skier, first Canadian to win Olympic gold.

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