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Dulce as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dulce

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The baby name Dulce is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /ˈdul.se/ (DUL-seh); English: /ˈdʌlsi/ or /ˈduːlsi/ (DUL-see or DOOL-see).

Dulce is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: /ˈdul.se/ (DUL-seh); English: /ˈdʌlsi/ or /ˈduːlsi/ (DUL-see or DOOL-see)

What is the meaning of the name Dulce ?

The baby name Dulce is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /ˈdul.se/ (DUL-seh); English: /ˈdʌlsi/ or /ˈduːlsi/ (DUL-see or DOOL-see).

Dulce is Spanish in Origin.

Dulce is a feminine given name in Spanish and Portuguese, ultimately from Latin dulcis, meaning “sweet.” The word also connotes “pleasant,” “agreeable,” and “gentle,” lending the name a warm, affectionate tone. It remains familiar across Iberia and Latin America and is recognized in English-speaking contexts, especially within Hispanic communities.

Medieval usage is well attested in the Iberian peninsula; notable bearers include Dulce of Aragon, a 12th‑century queen of Portugal. The name appears as Douce in Old French and Anglo‑Norman, which gave rise to the English Dulcie; related forms include Catalan/Occitan Dolça/Douça. In Spanish devotion, Dulce often pairs with María (Dulce María), echoing the “Sweet Name of Mary” tradition. Variants and related names: Dulcie (English), Douce (French/medieval), Dolça (Catalan), and the literary elaboration Dulcinea. Diminutives and pet forms include Dul, Dulcey, and Dulcita in Spanish.

Dulce has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dulce

Dulce María Actor · Born 1985 · Mexico Dulce María is a Mexican actress and singer best known for her role in the popular telenovela 'Rebelde' and as a member of the music group RBD. She has also released solo albums, including 'Extranjera' and 'Sin Fronteras'.

Dulce – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HN 0 #20 3 704
HN Girls 0 #32 7 884
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
GT Girls 0 #42 1,552 7,500
MX Girls 0 #42 19,098 17,781
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #73 5 2,729
AO Girls 0 #77 168 4,575
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
MX 0 #81 702 8,339
PT Girls 0 #82 1,849 7,952
GT 0 #94 280 5,948
MU Girls 0 #102 354 8,539
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
MU 0 #106 31 3,613
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
PT 0 #131 152 4,161
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
PR Girls 0 #151 11 3,171
LU Girls 0 #152 34 4,850
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
AR 0 #176 11 2,915
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
EC Girls 0 #206 34 3,650
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
AR Girls 0 #250 627 8,289
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
PE 0 #276 35 6,350
Spain Girls 0 #280 1,587 5,561
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Canada Girls 2021 #286 5 2,910
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
CO Girls 0 #293 2,345 16,140
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
BR 0 #297 49 5,969
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
PE Girls 0 #322 1,262 14,861
PH Girls 0 #322 69 13,098
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
BO 0 #330 52 6,868
BR Girls 0 #331 1,244 12,708
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
PA Girls 0 #351 135 9,861
BO Girls 0 #353 306 9,488
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CL Girls 0 #355 765 14,098
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
CR Girls 0 #369 167 11,342
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
CL 0 #386 26 6,867
UY Boys 0 #389 11 5,922
Spain 0 #394 59 2,326
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2017 #402 3 3,248
UY Girls 0 #406 107 6,731
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
CO 0 #427 54 7,768
GT Boys 0 #431 44 7,625
AR Boys 0 #433 35 7,628
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
AE Girls 0 #510 44 20,968
United States Girls 2024 #518 438 8,487
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #597 19 16,104
CL Boys 0 #600 66 13,390
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
MX Boys 0 #714 277 16,355
BR Boys 0 #736 16 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
PE Boys 0 #771 108 14,506
CO Boys 0 #779 142 15,656
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #807 32 4,949
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
United States Boys 2004 #828 5 7,246
SA Girls 0 #860 76 25,931
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Girls 0 #885 71 5,933
Spain Boys 0 #887 44 5,610
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MA 0 #1,047 82 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,058 84 25,928
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,239 208 9,415
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,442 30 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Dulce is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Canada
New York City (Hispanic), United States
AE

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People also ask about Dulce

Dulce is predominantly a girl's name.
Dulce is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /ˈdul.se/ (DUL-seh); English: /ˈdʌlsi/ or /ˈduːlsi/ (DUL-see or DOOL-see).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dulcie, Dulcinea, Dulci, Dulcita, Dulce María and Dulcey.
Yes — Dulce ranked #286 in Canada in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Dulce ranks highest in Canada (#286 in 2021).
Dulce's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #538 in 2014 to #518 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Dulce are in our database, including Dulce María (Actor).