Alternatives To Lucy
- Ily
Origin:
Modern EnglishMeaning:
"I love you"Description:
This sweet little acronym, popularized in the age of texting, has established itself as a baby name. The similarity to Ivy, Isla and Riley/Miley has undoubtedly played a role.
- Ivy
Origin:
Botanical nameDescription:
The quirky, offbeat and energetic botanical name Ivy is enjoying a deserved revival, propelled even higher by its choice by high-profile parents Beyonce and Jay-Z for daughter Blue Ivy. Ivy is also traditionally used at Christmas, make this one of the perfect names for December babies.
- Jane
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.
- Junie
Origin:
Diminutive of JuneDescription:
A cute nickname, but June is a much better bet for the birth certificate.
- Kate
Origin:
English, diminutive of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Kate, in the headlines via Catherine Middleton aka the Princess of Wales, has been as pervasive as Kathy was in the 1950s and 1960s, both as a nickname for Katherine and Kaitlyn and as a strong, classic stand-alone name.
- Lacy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from Lassy"Description:
One of the most feminine of surname names, calling to mind dresses and doilies.
- Laine
Origin:
Variation of ElaineMeaning:
"bright, shining light"Description:
Lainey is one of the many fast-rising nickname names of the last few years, and longer forms like Elaine, Alaina, and Delaney are enjoying their own bouts of popularity. Simple and tailored, but equally sweet Laine is not yet in the Top 1000, but feels stylish today.
- Laney
Origin:
Diminutive of ElaineMeaning:
"bright shining one"Description:
A kind of old-fashioned nickname name that's enjoying some fresh life thanks to trendy brother Lane. Lainie is a more old-school spelling.
- Leanna
Origin:
Spelling variation of Liana; Combination of Lee and AnnaDescription:
A name that gained some currency through its rhyming relationship to Breanna, though it has been on a downward trend since 1989.
- Leni
Origin:
German, diminutive of Lena; Spanish, diminutive of ElenaDescription:
A foreign nickname name that has never been widely used here — possibly because of its similarity to the outdated male Lenny — it was chosen for her daughter by high-profile German supermodel Heidi Klum.
- Leora
Origin:
Diminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and GreekMeaning:
"light"Description:
Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.
- Lianna
Origin:
Variation of Liana, FrenchMeaning:
"to climb like a vine"Description:
Subtle botanical choice with cross-cultural appeal. Streamlined Liana is more common.
- Libby
Origin:
English, diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Through all the years when Betty, Betsy, Beth, Liz, and Lizzie were the Elizabethan nicknames of choice, the bubblier Libby was set aside, but today it may be the most modern of all—it has already made a strong comeback in England and Wales, where it ranks Number 139.
- Lilly
Origin:
English flower nameMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Lilly may contain one L too many for some people, though this secondary spelling of a name that's become wildly popular is still a popular choice. And the Lilly spelling does feel a bit less wispy, a bit more like a name as opposed to a mere flower, than the slender and delicate Lily. Lilly suggests the long-form Lillian, but it doesn't need to be an abbreviation for anything; Lilly can stand on its own.
- Lily
Origin:
English flower nameMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Lily is the most popular of the popular delicate century-old flower names now making a return, thanks to its many irresistible attributes: a cool elegance and a lovely sound, a symbol of purity and innocence, and a role in Christian imagery.
- Liora
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light"Description:
A beautiful Hebrew name that would work perfectly for a child today.
- Livvy
- Lizzie
Origin:
Diminutive of Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Lizzie was commonly used as an independent name in the last half of the nineteenth century. Today Lizzie is still one of the most stylish short forms of Elizabeth, but few U.S. parents put it on the birth certificate.
- Lottie
Origin:
English, diminutive of CharlotteMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Lottie is a nostalgic great-grandma name that conjures up lockets and lace, and -- like Nellie, Josie, Hattie, Tillie, and Milly -- has considerable vintage charm. A Top 100 name at the end of the nineteenth century, Lottie fell off the popularity list around 1960, but is now climbing back both as a nickname for popular Charlotte, as well as on its' own. Lottie re-entered the US charts for the first time since the 50s in 2022, and is likely going to keep climbing. It's already an amazing Number 85 in England and Wales.
- Lou
Origin:
Short form of LouiseMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Lou is usually a short form of Louise, Louisa, or Lucy in English-speaking countries, when Lou is used for girls at all. But in France and Germany, it's a fashionable choice all on its own, sure to gain even more widespread style credibility since Heidi Klum and Seal chose it for their daughter.