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Do you like the name Luke?

55 replies

RightAreYouSure · 01/07/2017 01:50

If yes/no, what are your reasons? Thanks!

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SuperLoveFuzz · 01/07/2017 01:59

I love it. I've known three Lukes in my life. One was the most angelic, blond haired toddler who made me feel broody for the first time at about 12. He had older brothers Matthew and Mark and it was unlikely there would ever be a John but somehow it didn't matter because he was perfect!
Second was my beautiful beanie baby :)
Third and final Luke was my first serious boyfriend when I was 16 who treated me like a princess, took me on holidays and was a beautiful person inside and out. I wish I knew at that point men don't get much better, might've improve my teenage behaviour!!

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puzzleyourface · 01/07/2017 02:04

Yes. It's a gentle name that will work well for a baby and age well.

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BagelGoesWalking · 01/07/2017 02:05

Yes! Always liked the name, even more so now - Luke in Gilmore Girls! Grin

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 01/07/2017 02:13

Not particularly, but. Its not a horrible name. I just don't like the sound of it.

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Jaxter · 01/07/2017 02:13

Yes, it's a close friends sons name. He's a lovely little lad. I think that sways it for me.

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KoalaDownUnder · 01/07/2017 02:14

No. I don't really like the sound, and it's a 1980s name to my ear. Like Travis or Ryan (although admittedly more 'classic' as it's biblical).

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Cavender · 01/07/2017 02:15

Yes, I think it's a great name. It means "light giver" and Luke was the patron saint if doctors and artists so positive associations all round.

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Joeybee · 01/07/2017 02:28

Yeah I like Luke. It just sounds nice. It's a name that's easy to spell and pronounce and I don't think it comes with any connotations.

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SuperLoveFuzz · 01/07/2017 02:33

Ah Bagel, forgot about that all important Luke.
I have now remembered the overused and HILARIOUS look/Luke that comes up way more than you'd think. Started to grate on me during the time spent together in a 3 year relationship so can only imagine full time rage.

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ladybird69 · 01/07/2017 02:35

Love the name my Ds1 is Luke, it suited him as a baby, toddler and now as a 28 yr old 6ft5" giant. It's timeless

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ScarletForYa · 01/07/2017 02:51

Love it.

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SelfObsessionHoney · 01/07/2017 03:19

It was on our list for DS but veto'd as it wouldn't have worked with his surname

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Aquamarine1029 · 01/07/2017 04:45

Love it!

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Orangedaisy · 01/07/2017 04:47

Love it. Was on my list but I had 2 DDs.

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MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 01/07/2017 04:47

I really like it, one of my top choices for DS. No particular reason though.

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Shnorbitz · 01/07/2017 05:40

Lovely name!

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Ferlander · 01/07/2017 05:54

Love it. Timeless and not chosen as frequently as others (though there seems lots of Lucas/Luca round this way)

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SimonsPies · 01/07/2017 05:59

Also love it.

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grufallosfriend · 01/07/2017 07:39

No I don't like it. No particular reason, just don't like it.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 01/07/2017 08:08

There were alot of Luke's when I was at school do seems a little dates but yes I do kind of like it. Prefer as a nickname for Lucas though

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 01/07/2017 10:26

Sorry, no.

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BitofaPoorEffort · 01/07/2017 10:29

I love Luke, it's on my list for the baby I am not going to have Grin

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FidgetSpinner · 01/07/2017 10:31

No

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swimmerforlife · 01/07/2017 12:06

I quite like it but Luke because it is a classic name (biblical), however it is a tad dated. There were tonnes born about 10-25 years ago.

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DownUdderer · 01/07/2017 12:08

No it feels 80's to me

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