Lucile
Meaning of Lucile
Lucile is a female name with origins in Latin. It is a variation of the name Lucille. The name Lucile has a British English pronunciation of LOO-seel (/luːˈsi:l/) and an American English pronunciation of LOO-seel (/luːˈsil/). Lucile has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1880, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 20-40 baby girls annually, ranking around 4000-7000 in popularity. Lucile is associated with qualities such as grace and elegance, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a classic and timeless name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as LOO-seel (/luːˈsi:l/)
American English
- Pronunced as LOO-seel (/luːˈsil/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Lucile
| Lucile Hadžihalilović - Lucile Emina Hadžihalilović is a French writer and director of Bosnian descent, known for her work on the short film La Bouche de Jean-Pierre and the feature-length film Innocence, making her the first woman to win the Stockholm International Film Festival's Bronze Horse Award for Best Film. |
| Lucile Randon, also known as Sister André, was a French supercentenarian who held the title of the world's oldest verified living person until her passing at the age of 118 years, 340 days. |
| Lucile Harris Bluford was a prominent journalist and advocate against segregation in the American education system, honored by the naming of the Lucile H. Bluford Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. |
| Lucile Atcherson Curtis was the first woman appointed as a United States Diplomatic Officer or Consular Officer in 1923, paving the way for women in the U.S. Foreign Service. |
| Lucile Gleason was an American stage and screen actress known for her work in film and her involvement in civic projects. |
| Lucile Patterson Marsh (1890–1978) was a prominent illustrator known for her magazine covers and advertisements during the 1920s to 1950s. |
| Lucile P. Hicks is an American Republican politician from Wayland, Massachusetts. |
| Lucile Crews was an American composer known for her contributions to classical music. |
