Lucilla

Meaning of Lucilla

Lucilla emerges from the Latin lux, embodying “little light” in a diminutive of Lucia that feels at once classical and freshly kindled. Woven into the annals of ancient Rome – notably borne by the daughter of Marcus Aurelius, whose life blended privilege and political intrigue – the name carries a dignified gravitas without ever feeling staid. In its native Italian pronunciation (loo-CHEE-lah) it sings with soft consonants and sailing vowels; when rendered in English (loo-SIL-uh), it shifts into a gentler, more intimate cadence. Though Lucilla has never surged to the very top of American popularity charts, its steady presence just inside the top one thousand over recent years suggests a quiet revival: enough to ensure she won’t be the only Lucilla in the playground, yet rare enough to retain a touch of exclusivity.