Lucy as a name
Lucy is a female given name of English origin. It is derived from the Latin name Lucia, which means “light”. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been a popular name for girls throughout English-speaking countries.
Famous people with the name Lucy include actress Lucy Liu, author Lucy Maud Montgomery (best known for writing “Anne of Green Gables”), and anthropologist Lucy Leakey (known for her discoveries of early human fossils in Africa). The name has also been used in popular culture, such as the character Lucy van Pelt in the Peanuts comic strip and the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles.
