Dulcinea
Pronunciation: [ d-uhls-ihn-EE-uh ]
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Dulcinea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 307 babies have been named Dulcinea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dulcinea is past its peak , currently ranked #23,686 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,686
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dulcinea
Dulcinea is a girl name .
Dulcinea is currently ranked #23,686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dulcinea include Dul, Dulc, Dulcy, Dulcie, Dulci, Dulciy, Dulciie, Nea, Neay, Neaie, Duy, and Duie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dulcinea include Dulce . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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