Find out how popular the first name Luci has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luci by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Luci is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 68 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Luci.

The history of the first name Luci

The name Luci is derived from the Latin name Lucia, which means "light" or "bringer of light." It has its roots in the ancient Roman culture and can be traced back to the late Roman Republic era and the early imperial period.

The name Lucia was originally used to refer to a Christian martyr who lived in Syracuse, Sicily, in the 4th century AD. According to legend, Lucia was put to death for her unwavering faith during the Diocletianic Persecution. Her name became associated with light because of the story that her eyes were gouged out, but her faith remained steadfast, and she was granted a luminous glow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luci can be found in the writings of the Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD. In his work "Fasti," Ovid mentions a festival called "Lucaria" that was celebrated in honor of the Roman goddess Lucina, who was associated with childbirth and the bringing of children into the light.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Luci. One of the most famous was Luci Cornelio Silla (138-78 BC), a Roman statesman and dictator who played a pivotal role in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire.

Another notable figure was Luci Anneo Seneca (c. 4 BC - 65 AD), a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist who served as a tutor and advisor to the emperor Nero. His writings, such as "Epistulae Morales" and "De Clementia," had a significant impact on Western philosophy and literature.

In the realm of art, Luci della Robbia (1399-1482) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, best known for his terracotta sculptures and glazed earthenware.

During the Renaissance period, Luci Ghiberti (1378-1455) was an Italian sculptor and artist, renowned for his bronze doors at the Baptistery of the Cathedral of Florence, which were dubbed the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo.

In more recent times, Luci Baines Johnson (born 1947) is an American businesswoman and the younger daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson.

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