Lucie

Lucie is a feminine given name, a French form of Lucia and a variant of Lucy. The name is used in several languages, including French, Czech, Slovak, Danish, and English. It is often associated with the Latin name Lucia, which derives from lux meaning light, and is linked to early Christian Saint Lucia.

In French-speaking contexts, Lucie is common and familiar; in the Czech and Slovak spheres, Lucie is the standard form of the equivalent name; in English-speaking countries, Lucie is used but less common than Lucy. The pronunciation varies by language, typically "lu-see" in French and "loo-see" or "luh-see" in English.

Notable people named Lucie include Lucie Arnaz, American actress and musician; Lucie Aubrac, French resistance leader; Lucie Šafářová, Czech professional tennis player; Lucie Silvas, English singer-songwriter; Lucie Pohl, American-German actress; and Lucie de la Falaise, model and photographer.

In fiction, Lucie Manette is the daughter of Dr. Alexandre Manette in Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities.

See also Lucy, Lucia, Lucía, Saint Lucy.