Light
Lucinda is a Latin-derived name meaning 'light.' It was created by Miguel de Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote and later became a popular literary choice in the 18th and 19th centuries.
About 116 girls were named Lucinda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Postmodern dancer and choreographer
Irish author of The Seven Sisters series
Protagonist of the Fallen novel series · Fallen
Long-running character on the soap opera As the World Turns · As the World Turns
The same feel as Lucinda — far less common.
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