DULCE  (DOOL-chay)

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "sweet"

Popularity in 2008: #302

Popular Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary.

Nicknames & Variations:
Dulcey, Doucie, Dulcy, Dulcina, Dulcinea, Dulcee, Dulcie, Douce, Dulci, Dulcia, Dulcinia, Dulcea

Dulce is being discussed in our message boards:

• Long-time lurker due in 4 wks, girl name advice/suggestions?
• WHY DO PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIKE THIS NAME?
• The Coolest Hispanic Names!
• Drop Two Add One girls names
• Loretta?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Dulce:

• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• BABY NAME TRENDS: Heading Up