Wealth, profit, or success
A variant of the Roman name Lucretia, which is derived from the Latin word 'lucrum'. In Roman history and legend, Lucretia was a noblewoman whose story was pivotal in the transition from the Roman Kingdom to the Roman Republic. The 'La-' prefix is a common stylistic variation found in American naming traditions.
Less common today
Lacretia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,385 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Quaker, abolitionist, and women's rights activist
Italian noblewoman and daughter of Pope Alexander VI
Character referenced in the gothic rock song by The Sisters of Mercy · Floodland
