Luce

English variation of Lucia, Latin
"light"

Luce Origin and Meaning

The name Luce is a girl's name.

Luce is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'lux' meaning 'light.' Used primarily in French and Italian cultures, Luce functions as either a standalone name or as a shortened form of Lucille, Lucia, or Lucienne. In France, it has maintained steady but modest popularity for centuries, appreciated for its elegance and simplicity. The name carries positive associations with illumination, clarity, and brightness, reflecting its etymological connection to light. In English-speaking countries, Luce remains uncommon but recognizable, offering a sophisticated European alternative to more familiar light-themed names like Lucy or Claire. Its brevity and soft sound give it a subtle charm, while its meaning provides rich symbolic significance. Luce balances traditional roots with a contemporary minimalist appeal.

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Famous People Named Luce

  • Chiara "Luce" Badano
    Italian beatified teen
  • Luce (born Lucie Brunet)
    French pop singer
  • Luce Dufault
    Canadian pop singer
  • Luce Fabbri
    Italian anarchist writer
  • Luce Irigaray
    Belgian,born French feminist and philosopher
  • Luce Caponegro aka Selen
    Italian actress
  • Clare Boothe Luce
    American playwright and politician; wife of Henry F. Luce, co,founder of Time magazine

The name Luce in Pop Culture

  • Luce Price
    main character in the "Fallen" series by Lauren Kate
  • Luce
    character in Beaumont and Fletcher's play The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1613)
  • Pronounced "loo
    chay"
  • Luce
    a main character from the film "Imagine Me and You"

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