Dulcie

The feminine first name Dulcie is a pet form of the name Dulce. Directly translated, it means 'the sweet one.'

What does the name Dulcie mean?

The feminine first name Dulcie is a pet form of the name Dulce. Directly translated, it means 'the sweet one.' Its origin lies in the Latin word dulcis for 'sweet.' The name was used in the Middle Ages in the spellings Dowse and Duce and was later re-coined in the 19th century. Other variants include Dulcia and Dulcinia.

Where does the name Dulcie come from?

Etymology Dulcie is a feminine first name of Latin origin meaning 'the sweet one.' Latin

How do you pronounce Dulcie?

Sound & pronunciation of Dulcie: Dulcie sounds soft and smoothly flowing. In pronunciation, it is usually 'Dul-si' [ˈdʌlsi] or 'Dul-sie,' starting with a calm, rounded initial syllable that gently continues. The soft ending provides a light, friendly conclusion without harsh boundaries. Overall, it creates a harmonious impression - soft, flowing, and with a gentle, unobtrusive sound effect.

Popularity

Dulcie is a rare name in Germany. It has not appeared even once in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement so far was in 2024, reaching 512th place in the name charts of Northern Ireland. In the last ten years, Dulcie has been given as a first name there less than 10 times, placing it 956th in the ten-year statistics. From 1997 to 2024, it ranks 1,482nd in Northern Ireland.

Famous people

• Dulcie Dornan (daughter of Jamie Dornan)
• Dulcie Gray (British actress)
• Dulcie King (Australian badminton player)
• Dulcie Younger (American musician)
• Holland Dulcie Sybil (composer from Australia)