Find out how popular the first name Lucely has been for the last 29 years (from 1992 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lucely by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Lucely is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lucely.

The history of the first name Lucely

The name Lucely is a variant of the name Lucelia, which has its origins in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." The name can be traced back to ancient Roman times.

In ancient Roman mythology, Lucina was the goddess of childbirth, often associated with the moon and its light. The name Lucelia was likely given to girls born during the night or under the light of the moon, signifying the connection between light and new life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucelia can be found in the writings of ancient Roman historian Livy, who mentions a woman named Lucelia living during the 1st century BC. However, it is unclear if this was her first or last name.

In the Middle Ages, the name Lucely emerged as a variant of Lucelia, particularly in regions like France and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Lucely de Chastillon, a French noblewoman born in the late 12th century, who played a significant role in the politics of her time.

During the Renaissance, the name Lucely gained popularity among the Italian aristocracy. One famous bearer of this name was Lucely Borgia, born in 1480, the daughter of Pope Alexander VI. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political influence.

In the 17th century, Lucely de Medici, born in 1616, was a member of the prominent Medici family of Florence, Italy. She was a patron of the arts and played a crucial role in the cultural Renaissance of her time.

Another notable figure was Lucely Farnese, born in 1598, a Italian noblewoman and the Duchess of Parma and Piacenza. She was renowned for her political acumen and her role in the War of the Mantuan Succession.

Throughout history, the name Lucely has been associated with nobility, beauty, and intelligence, reflecting its connection to the concept of light and illumination.

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