Dulcinea
dul-see-NAY-ah
Popularity
#12476
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
325
Peak Year
#16 in 2006
First Recorded
1921
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Dulcinea is a Spanish name meaning 'sweetness'. It's famously associated with the character Dulcinea del Toboso in Miguel de Cervantes' novel *Don Quixote*.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Dulcinea del Toboso
Don Quixote's idealized love interest
Personality Traits
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