The nameLucrèce
Lucrèce is the French form of Lucretia, a girl's name given discreetly throughout the 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin Lucretia, the name of a Roman family, sometimes linked to lucrum, "gain".
Origin
Latin. According to tradition, the death of Lucretia led to the fall of the monarchy in Rome.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Lucrèce has stayed rare but steady, with a slight peak in the 1930s.
Popularity of the name Lucrèce
Lucrèce in France
Lucrèce was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 120 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Lucrèce. Half of all babies named Lucrèce in France were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Lucrèce in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucrèce mean?
From the Latin Lucretia, the name of a Roman family, sometimes linked to lucrum, "gain".
What is the origin of the name Lucrèce?
Latin. According to tradition, the death of Lucretia led to the fall of the monarchy in Rome.
Is Lucrèce a girl's or a boy's name?
Lucrèce is a girl's name.