Lucretia
loo-KREE-shuh
Lucretia is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Lucretia is a Latin name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'lucrum' (wealth) or 'lux' (light). It was a prominent name in ancient Rome.”, and peaked in popularity in 1974.
What Lucretia Means
“Lucretia is a Latin name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'lucrum' (wealth) or 'lux' (light). It was a prominent name in ancient Rome.”
The Story of Lucretia
This name rings with the gravitas of ancient Rome, a name that belonged to noble women and powerful figures, yet feels entirely modern for your child.
Lucretia echoes from the Latin tongue, its precise meaning still debated, possibly hinting at 'wealth' or 'light,' from 'lucrum' or 'lux.' It was a distinguished name in ancient Rome, borne by patrician families and famously by Lucretia, whose tragic virtue played a role in the Roman Republic's founding. The name’s journey has been one of classical endurance, retaining its strong, elegant profile through the centuries.
To speak 'Lucretia' is to utter a name of substance and resolve. Imagine the weight of it as you write it on a hospital bracelet or your child's first drawing. It carries an intrinsic dignity, suggesting a daughter with an independent spirit and an unwavering moral compass, someone who knows her own mind. It’s a name that stands tall, a powerful foundation for her future.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Lucretia Mott
American Quaker, abolitionist, women's rights activist
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#190 in 1974
Total Births
10,422
First Recorded
1880
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