Girl Name · La:Lucilla Origin
Lucille
Lucille is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of La:Lucilla origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 500 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Lucille? It is a girl name, rooted in La:Lucilla naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 500 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lucile.
Lucille meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lucille has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: La:Lucilla naming roots help connect Lucille to related La:Lucilla baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lucille as L·U·C·I·L·L·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lucille is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Lucille variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lucillea, Lucillee, Lucilley, Lucill.
- Nicknames: Luci and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lucille with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lucille middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lucile, Lasalle, Lisle, Lysle, Lachelle — full picks on the sibling names for Lucille guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lucille? Browse our names like Lucille guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Lucille
What does the name Lucille mean?
Lucille has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lucille?
Lucille originates in La:Lucilla naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lucille?
Lucille has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lucille a boy's or girl's name?
Lucille is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lucille in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lucille sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Lucille?
Names that share Lucille's sound and style include Lucile, Lasalle, Lisle, Lysle, Lachelle.
What middle names pair well with Lucille?
Good middle-name fits for Lucille pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lucille is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lucille is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lucille?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lucille share its rhythm without rhyming — Lucile, Lasalle, Lisle all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.