Lucy

Lucy is the English form of Lucia, a feminine name derived from the Latin root lux, meaning light. It was borne by Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a fourth-century Christian martyr whose feast day, falling near the winter solstice, made her a symbol of returning light in Scandinavian and Italian tradition. The name enjoyed widespread use in medieval England and has remained popular into the modern era. Closely related forms include Lucia, Lucie, Lucille, and Lucinda.