Dulcy
Meaning of Dulcy
Dulcy is a feminine given name derived from the Latin adjective dulcis, denoting “sweet,” and has historically been integrated into Anglo-American anthroponymy as a marker of affability and delicacy. Examination of United States birth statistics reveals that Dulcy reached its apex of popularity in the early 1930s—securing a ranking in the mid-500s—before undergoing a sustained diminution that relegated it to sporadic usage by the 1970s. The name’s literary significance is exemplified by its titular role in George S. Kaufman’s 1921 comedic play Dulcy, in which the protagonist’s appellation accentuates her endearing yet inadvertently humorous comportment, thereby preserving the semantic linkage to sweetness. In contemporary practice, Dulcy remains comparatively uncommon, its selection often reflecting an onomastic preference for appellations with classical etymological roots and streamlined, two-syllable phonological profiles. In English, it is enunciated /ˈdʌlsi/, consonant with prevailing trends that favor Latin-derived names combining historical depth with phonetic economy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DUHL-see (/ˈdʌlsi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Dulcy
| Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu - |
