Chinese name for Lucy
Lucy is usually written 露西 (Lù xī) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Lucy.
Lucy in Chinese, by sound
露西
Lù xī
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Lucy
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 露曦.
About the name Lucy
Lucy comes from the Latin lux, meaning light.
Want one chosen for you, Lucy?
Add your birth date and we pick the characters that balance your chart, with the meaning and pronunciation of each. Free, in about 30 seconds.
Find my Chinese nameFrequently asked questions
What is Lucy in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Lucy is 露西 (Lù xī). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Lucy include 露曦 (lù xī), 晨曦 (chén xī).
How do you write Lucy in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Lucy is written 露西. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 露曦.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Lucy?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 露曦 (lù xī): Lu xi echoes the sound of Lucy and suggests morning light. 晨曦 (chén xī): Dawn and morning light evoke the radiance of Lucy.
Why sound-based names fall flat: Chinese name vs. transliteration.