Luce

Luce is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from lux, meaning light. It developed as a French and Italian vernacular form of Lucia, the feminine counterpart of Lucius, a Roman family name rooted in the same luminous sense. The name has long carried associations with clarity and radiance, and Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a third-century martyr venerated across Catholic and Orthodox traditions, helped spread its use throughout medieval Europe. Related forms include Lucia, Lucy, Lucía, and Lucie.