Lucy is an English variation on Lucius, and it means "light." It's been on a slow but steady climb toward the top since the early 1990s, and is currently the 66th most popular name in the U.S. The most popular namesakes are, of course, Lucy Van Pelt, Charlie Brown's bossy neighbor, and Lucille Ball's wacky
I Love Lucy character.
Marie is the French version of Mary, which means "bitter." It's currently just inside the top 600 as a first name, though it's often used in the middle spot instead. French queen Marie Antoinette is one of the most famous namesakes, along with scientist Marie Curie.
Lucy Marie fits well with her sibling's names—like Miller and Jackson, it's popular and timeless. In all, they've picked a lovely name that you'd definitely hear on your local playground—no crazy celebrity name here! (If you want to celebrify Lucy Marie—or your own kid's name—check out our Celebrity Fame Name Generator for inspiration. That turned Lucy Marie to the more offbeat Lala Maliboo!)
What do you think of the name Lucy Marie? Would Lucy be on your baby name short list? If you're still looking for the perfect baby name, check out our Baby Name Finder, or send me your dilemma at lamilbrand@gmail.com. And don't forget to like In Name Only on Facebook to keep up with the very latest baby name news.
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