Light
Lucile is a French variant of Lucilla, which is a diminutive of Lucia. It ultimately derives from the Latin word 'lux', meaning light, and was traditionally given to children born at dawn.
About 26 girls were named Lucile in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential African-American journalist and civil rights activist
Acclaimed French film director and screenwriter
Oscar-nominated Canadian actress of stage and film
Famous Danish ballerina of the Romantic era
The titular character of the 1860 narrative poem · Lucile by Owen Meredith