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Luka or Niko for a boy??

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mileender · 03/11/2017 16:17

Just that really, would love to hear some opinions on these names please! Still not 100% sure about either but they are the only ones we have managed to agree on so far. Other names that I / we like are Oliver, Toma, Rafael - other suggestions very welcome!!

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howrudeforme · 16/11/2017 01:39

Ooh not Nikola for a boy in Uk.

My DS was meant to be Simone which is male in Italian. I blocked that along with with Nicola and Andrea. Plenty other names!

LinoleumBlownapart · 16/11/2017 01:11

Sorry not Toma round here, it's Tomé, it's true Toma does sound like a girl's name.

LinoleumBlownapart · 16/11/2017 01:06

Toma is a boys name where my DH is from too but people opt more for Thomas or Tomas. Which is nicer, Toma sounds unfinished to me. Both Luka and Niko are lovely. I have a Lucas and a Nicolas nn Nico. I love Nikolai with Niko as the shortening. Oliver is a bit too common now but a lovely name. Rafael is nice too, I know a Rafael nn Rafa.

ByThePowerOfRa · 14/11/2017 14:47

Niko

Apple23 · 13/11/2017 23:06

Both are great. Have met a Niko, short for Nikodem.

squoosh · 13/11/2017 19:41

Niko. It's very cool.

Luka is also nice but it reminds me of the Suzanne Vega song. And that song is crushingly sad.

NotAgainYoda · 13/11/2017 19:39

I prefer Luka

I also love Rafael/Raphael

Suggestions:

Levi
Leon
Matteus

WhatAPigsEar · 13/11/2017 18:43

Other editors? WTF. *There seems to be....

WhatAPigsEar · 13/11/2017 18:42

Other editors seem to be lots of Luke/Luca/lucas around at the moment. Much prefer Niko. It’s more masculine sounding and more original.

marmitecheesetoast · 13/11/2017 18:35

Love them both!

WhatKatyDidNotDo · 13/11/2017 16:54

I really don't like Luka/Luca. It sounds too harsh IMO- Lucas sounds nicer.

Like Niko. And love Rafael.

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mileender · 13/11/2017 16:45

Toma is definitely a boys' name where DH is from - it's a version of Thomas. I agree it sounds a bit feminine though, I think that's what puts me off it a little bit!
I'd pronounce Niko 'Nee-ko' but I'm sure that there would be a lot of scope for it being mispronounced!

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3EyedRaven · 08/11/2017 21:16

Is Toma not a girls name?
I prefer Luka, but both are nice

scrivette · 08/11/2017 21:13

I like Niko/Nico too (another F1 fan) I wanted DS2 to be Nico but it’s too similar to Stepsons name.

There are about 4 Luca/Lucas’ in DS2’s very small nursery which puts me off, although it’s a nice name.

TheVoiceOfTreason · 08/11/2017 20:51

Nico was on our boy names list, but mostly as a potential nickname. We both love F1. Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg. Cool associations.

Would Niko be pronounced Nick-oh or Nee-koh? Either way, love it.

Luka is cool too. I really like both.

This is probably not a helpful contribution to your thread, with hindsight. On balance, I slightly prefer Niko.

Freddiewinifred10 · 06/11/2017 20:07

I know a Niko and Luka sibling set with European parents! I think Luka is a softer name and therefore prefer it. I do like Niko though, and I may be influenced by the fact that the two Niko's I know are pretty naughty.

Callamia · 06/11/2017 18:20

I love Nikolai. Both are cool, but I think I like Niko better. I know some adult Nico’s and I think it sounds great.

TurquoiseDress · 06/11/2017 18:00

I love the name Luca!

mmmskittles · 06/11/2017 17:15

Niko

starkid · 06/11/2017 15:11

I love Luka :)

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mileender · 04/11/2017 21:02

Thanks all! I think I'm also leaning towards Luka...

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T00much · 04/11/2017 09:30

Love both but Luca/Luka quite common now so would gi for Niko. Unfortunately in the UK, Nikola might be in for some teasing but Nikolai could work

EleanorXx · 03/11/2017 18:23

Love both but prefer Niko. Don't use Nikola though.

lunabear1 · 03/11/2017 18:12

Love Luka/Luca! I have friends with a dog called Niko so it's a no from me. xx

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