Dulcie

Dulcie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Dulcie

Root meaning: “sweet”

  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

From Latin dulcis (“sweet”) in the 19th century, probably inspired by earlier names like Dowsabel and Spanish Dulcinea.

How popular is Dulcie?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#665peak rank (1889)
1,647babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,647 girls in the U.S. have been named Dulcie. Its highest rank for girls was #665 in 1889. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dulcie FAQ

What does the name Dulcie mean?

Dulcie traces back to a root meaning "sweet". A female given name from Latin. From Latin dulcis (“sweet”) in the 19th century, probably inspired by earlier names like Dowsabel and Spanish Dulcinea.

What is the origin of the name Dulcie?

Dulcie is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Dulcie?

Since 1880, 1,647 girls in the U.S. have been named Dulcie. Its highest rank for girls was #665 in 1889. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dulcie a boy or girl name?

Dulcie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,647 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.