What is the origin of the name Dulcie?

Dulcie is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Dulcie?

Dulcie is currently ranked #11332 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Dulcie

DUHL-see

Popularity

#11332

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,639

Peak Year

#41 in 1968

First Recorded

1885

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Latin 'dulcis,' meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant.' It became popular in the Middle Ages.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Dulce Dulcey Dulci

Spelling Variations

Dulce

Similar Names

Daisy Lucy Cecily Elsie

Personality Traits

SweetKindCharmingGentle

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