Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Dulcie

105 replies

babyfornine · 21/02/2025 18:45

Opinions on Dulcie?

Was DP's great grandmother

Surname is somethingDay so we want a name beginning with D

Other options
Delilah
Dahlia / Dalia
Dakota

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
Nitgel · 22/02/2025 09:20

It's lovely. Reminds me of the actress Dulcie Gray from Howard's Way.

WildCherryBlossom · 22/02/2025 09:19

It has a vintage feel like Elsie, Mabel etc that have been becoming popular. I dominantly think "sweet" from the Latin, Italian, Spanish but that's not a bad connotation. I like that it's a family name.

Rosenkohle · 22/02/2025 09:17

I also prefer the Italian pronunciation with a soft c, like dolce

Maboscelar · 22/02/2025 08:45

I think it's a ugly sounding name, very heavy and clunky. My kitten came called Dulcie and we changed it because we hated it so much. So it's a no from me.

Tabbsi · 22/02/2025 08:43

Like it in the Italian way “dolce” and the Italian pronunciation but not sure I like this English version Dul-see. The “Ul” sound is off putting for some reason, don’t hear it often in a name. Reminds me slightly of ulcer.

Pinkbirds · 22/02/2025 08:24

How on earth is a difficult name to pronounce?

I get really fed up with MN saying you can’t have a name which could be mispronounced. Surely you’ve experienced the world and people from different cultures/regions of the world with names which are not English and coped 😵‍💫

Rainingalldayonmyhead · 22/02/2025 08:19

No. I get you want an unusual name but that kid is in for a lifetime of mispronunciation and misspelling.

I hear dull too and while okay for a baby/kid being called sweet as you name when you are an adult just no.

Pinkbirds · 22/02/2025 08:13

Love it! It’s unusual in a very good way. I think it works for all ages and the link to your family is lovely 🥰

ChompandaGrazia · 22/02/2025 07:29

I know a Dulcie. She is a lovely little girl. I really like it as a name. One of those old fashioned names that has really made a come back, but Dulcie hasn’t been as popular as the others.

SorrelForbes · 22/02/2025 07:25

sunflowersblooming · 22/02/2025 00:51

@SorrelForbes The Boyfiriend was my first thought too, though isn't it Fay not May?

I think it's quite a nice name, a little twee (but that might be my association with it and the musical), but generally a good name.

Yes, Fay! Stupid autocorrect.

BettyBardMacDonald · 22/02/2025 02:00

It's ok for a toddler.

user1492757084 · 22/02/2025 01:56

My favourite from your list is the superb - Dulcie.
Sweet, not too popular and goes well with other names.
Dulcie is more timeless than Delilah, Dahlia and Dakota.

Dulcie SurnamDay
One other idea..
Adele

sunflowersblooming · 22/02/2025 00:51

@SorrelForbes The Boyfiriend was my first thought too, though isn't it Fay not May?

I think it's quite a nice name, a little twee (but that might be my association with it and the musical), but generally a good name.

Moreteaandchocolate · 22/02/2025 00:10

It’s very cute but I’m not sure it would suit me as an adult. Darcey has a bit more of a teen / adult friendly sound to me.

AmiablePedant · 21/02/2025 22:34

PercyFone · 21/02/2025 19:20

It makes me think of Dulce et decorum est....

I know the spelling is different but the pronunciation is the same. Not a great association for me, but that might be niche

. . .. there are at least two people sitting in your niche.

Squirrelsnut · 21/02/2025 22:20

JasmineAllen · 21/02/2025 21:50

I like it, as long as your surname isn't Domum.

One for aged (ex) Guardian readers 😁

I was just thinking that!

SorrelForbes · 21/02/2025 22:03

I love it. It reminds me of the musical The Boyfriend (rhe girls are Polly, Maisie, Dukcie, May and Nancy)

JasmineAllen · 21/02/2025 21:50

I like it, as long as your surname isn't Domum.

One for aged (ex) Guardian readers 😁

Pebbles16 · 21/02/2025 21:48

I think Dulcie is lovely.
Not so keen on Delia as it reminds me of Delia Smith who is a saint in the kitchen and a slightly ludicrous human being in a football stadium!

carly2803 · 21/02/2025 21:43

honestly - i see "dull"

cant not see that

username462025 · 21/02/2025 21:42

This reply has been withdrawn

This has been withdrawn by MNHQ at the poster's request.

Chuchoter · 21/02/2025 21:41

There was a Dulcie in my older sisters year at school and she was known as Dolly.

I like it.

Daijoubudesu · 21/02/2025 21:40

I knew an old lady in her 80s with that name. Her twin was called Dora which wasn't much better. How about Daisy or Danielle?

ilikeeggs · 21/02/2025 21:40

I love it.

DramaAlpaca · 21/02/2025 21:39

I strongly dislike it. I'm surprised it's getting such a positive reaction actually.