Lucretia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lucretia

What is the meaning of the name Lucretia ?

The baby name Lucretia is a girl name 3 syllables long and is pronounced loo-KREE-sha.

Lucretia is Latin in Origin.

Lucretia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "profit" or "gain". The name has been in use since ancient Roman times, and is associated with the legendary figure of Lucretia, a noblewoman who was raped by the son of the Roman king and subsequently committed suicide. The story of Lucretia became a symbol of Roman virtue and resistance against tyranny, and the name has been used as a symbol of female strength and dignity ever since.

The pronunciation of Lucretia is loo-KREE-sha. The name is composed of two elements: "lucrum", meaning "profit" or "gain", and the suffix "-itia", which denotes quality or state. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Lucrezia in Italian, Lucrece in French, and Lucretius in Latin. It has also been used as a surname, most notably by the Roman philosopher and poet Titus Lucretius Carus.

Lucretia is a predominantly female name, although it has been used for males in some cultures. The name has been popular in various periods of history, including the Renaissance and the Victorian era. Notable bearers of the name include Lucretia Mott, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, and Lucretia Coffin, the wife of Quaker abolitionist James Mott. The name has also been used in popular culture, including in the song "Lucretia My Reflection" by the band Sisters of Mercy.