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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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bridgetreilly · 01/07/2017 13:55

Yes. Good solid name that won't date.

Threeandabit · 01/07/2017 13:42

I like it. The Lukes I have known in my life have all been nice, I think that's influenced my opinion of the name.

LockedOutOfMN · 01/07/2017 12:19

Really like it

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 01/07/2017 12:15

Love it

Nospringflower · 01/07/2017 12:14

Love it!

DownUdderer · 01/07/2017 12:08

No it feels 80's to me

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.

FidgetSpinner · 01/07/2017 10:31

No

BitofaPoorEffort · 01/07/2017 10:29

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

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 01/07/2017 10:26

Sorry, no.

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

grufallosfriend · 01/07/2017 07:39

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

SimonsPies · 01/07/2017 05:59

Also love it.

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)

Shnorbitz · 01/07/2017 05:40

Lovely name!

MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 01/07/2017 04:47

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

Orangedaisy · 01/07/2017 04:47

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

Aquamarine1029 · 01/07/2017 04:45

Love it!

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

ScarletForYa · 01/07/2017 02:51

Love it.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).