Find out how popular the first name Luticia has been for the last 2 years (from 1978 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luticia by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Luticia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Luticia.

The history of the first name Luticia

The name Luticia is derived from the Latin word "lutum," meaning "mud" or "clay." It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was likely used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who lived or worked near a muddy area or had a connection to clay or pottery-making.

In the early days of Christianity, the name Luticia gained some popularity as a feminine variant of the name Lucius, which was a common Roman name derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." The name Lucius was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Saint Lucius of Cyrene, who lived in the 3rd century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luticia can be found in a 6th-century Byzantine manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a nun in a convent near Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey). This suggests that the name had spread from its Roman origins to other parts of the Mediterranean region.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Luticia remained relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical records across Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Luticia of Saxony (c. 1070 - c. 1135), a German noblewoman who was the wife of Count Gebhard of Supplinburg.

During the Renaissance period, the name Luticia gained some renewed popularity, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this time was Luticia Borgia (1480 - 1519), an Italian noblewoman and member of the infamous Borgia family. She was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI and was known for her beauty and intelligence.

In the 17th century, the name Luticia was borne by Luticia von Vieregg (1605 - 1684), a German writer and poet who was part of the Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft (Fruitbearing Society), a literary society dedicated to the promotion of the German language.

Another notable bearer of the name was Luticia Ramolino (1750 - 1836), the mother of Napoleon Bonaparte. She was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, and played a significant role in her son's upbringing and later life.

While the name Luticia has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, it has been borne by a few notable individuals, such as Luticia Bergquist (1918 - 2008), a Swedish writer and journalist who was known for her children's books and her work as a radio personality.

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