The baby name Lunice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-niss (ˈluːnɪs).
The baby name Lunice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-niss (ˈluːnɪs).
Lunice is in Origin.
Lunice is a rare modern given name with multiple plausible influences. Its shape echoes Greek-rooted -nice names like Eunice and Bernice (from níkē “victory”), while the opening “Lu-/Lun-” invites association with Latin luna and French lune, “moon.” In Haitian Creole naming, the closely related form Lunise is documented, and Lunice is sometimes treated as an alternative spelling or anglicization. As a result, Lunice is often interpreted as carrying moonlit imagery alongside the classical “victory” resonance, though no single etymology is definitive.
Usage is sporadic from the late 20th century onward and remains extremely uncommon; it has not appeared in the U.S. top 1000. The name skews feminine by pattern but is used unisex, notably borne by Canadian producer Lunice (of Haitian heritage). Variants and related forms include Lunise, Lunyce, Lunece, and Lunis; diminutives/nicknames include Lu, Luni, Lulu, and Nise.
Lunice is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 7 recorded uses, across 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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