Boy name Luca--your opinions

BabyMamma2B · January 2010

Hi everyone,

I'm brand new on the boards here! I love this name because it is not overly common but yet isn't out there, since it's a variation of Luke and Lucas--it's the Italian of Luke.It's popular in Europe more than here.

Our last name has 2 s's so, lucas seems too much, but I prefer this one anyways. I would love to know your thoughts on this. I'm not asking friends or family in case we go with it, so it can be a surprise--not due till June

A little note--I have been trying to find somethng that would incorporate one or both my my grandparents names and this one does--Lucia(lucy) and Luigi (Louie)

Anyways, sorry for the length, will keep the rest shorter...just want to get your take on it.

Thanks and nice to meet you!

*megsy* · January 2010

I love it, but it feels very italian so if your last name is anything very ethnic other than italian it may sound weird. I say go for it!

gibs · January 2010

I know two little boys named Lucas. The european one goes by Luca and the other goes by Lukie. I hate both. Both are really girlie, IMO. Personally, if you have italian heritage, and want a european name and to honor your ancestors, I'd go with Luigi. Way cuter than Luca.

ValentineBB · January 2010

LOVE Luca.

magsugar13 · January 2010

I love Luca....and there is nothing feminine about it.

Rosemichelle · January 2010

Congratulations on your blessing! And I love the name Luca!

mrs_tacos · January 2010

I adore Luca!

FemmeNat01 · January 2010

Personally, I adore the name Luca. It is SO cute! Are you Italian? Based off the names of your grandparents (totally assuming here) you are and it would fit nicely with your family.

I think you're on the right track!

Love2Mocha&Skizz · January 2010

babydragonsister · January 2010

I like it a lot! It's becoming a lot more popular these days, but is still a fresh choice.

MollyK0222 · January 2010

I think Luca is a great name.

DH would like to use an Italian name if we have a boy (because he'll be born in Italy) and Luca is really one of the only Italian boy names I can take seriously. Unfortunately, BIL and SIL named their (very cute) dog that a few years ago, and I feel like I can't use it.

But you should go for it!

SeptGirl05 · January 2010

Love the name Luca! My grandfather was also a luigi but I don't think I would use it here bc of the whole mario and luigi thing.

jbellis · January 2010

Love it! Two of my friends have had boys in the last 5 months and both have names their little guys Luca! They're both italian and it goes great with their last names. However, I could care less about how it goes with the last name. I say go for it!

3littleladies · January 2010

Love it. I'd consider it if we were to have a boy, but our best friend's have a Luca.

BabyMamma2B · January 2010

Thanks everyone!!

Our last name definitely isn't italian, so we've been avoiding Italian names like the plague because they all sound funny, but Luca is on that really sounds nice with our last name, so it doesn't seem so Italian. Only my mom's side is Italian, but my husband isn't.

Anyways thanks for the feeback!!

Amy

teg · January 2010

love it--I know a Luca, and he is just adorable. great name!

kcnurse77 · January 2010

I love it. Seriously considered it for my baby whom I wanted to have an Italian name. We went with Vito which is very Italian sounding (and a family name). My other son has a Gaelic name b/c I wanted to honor both sides of my heritage. We have a very Irish last name, but I didnt worry about the Italian name with the Irish name. I am not much for "rules".

One reason I didnt use it is b/c I have seen people using it for their girls lately! I didnt want a name for my son that would potentially become a unisex name.

Luca is such a great name though........

Good luck!