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Lucius

American  
[loo-shuhs] / ˈlu ʃəs /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”


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But it’s also because Miles—who shares the surname and the romantic nature of Lucius, the protagonist from Mr. Mason’s acclaimed 2018 historical novel, “The Winter Soldier”—can’t fix on a topic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

When Antoninus died in 161, Marcus and Lucius became the Roman empire’s first-ever co-rulers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

The sequel is set years later and sees Irish actor Paul play Lucius, who is revealed to be the illegitimate son of Maximus and Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2025

It’s not hard to imagine that the gladiatrix fought for a chance to echo in eternity, just like Maximus Decimus Meridius, Lucius Veras Aeuralias and the historical gladiators who bled in the arena.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2024

An’ then Lucius Malfoy stood up an’ said his bit, and the Committee jus’ did exac’ly what he told ’em....”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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