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Luke or Noah?

41 replies

Bloomtime · 15/05/2023 00:06

I have always loved both names. Middle name is James.

Luke James or Noah James??

Any reason behind your preference, if you have one?

ARGH I love them both equally.

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Coronationstation · 15/05/2023 10:01

I think Noah James flows better than Luke James but there are a lot of Noah's around and he's potentially to be known as "Noah surname" through nursery and school. I like Luke more.

17caterpillars1mouse · 15/05/2023 09:53

In terms of popularity, last year Noah was no. 1 boys names with just over 4500 baby boys names Noah.

Luke was 112 with just under 500 baby boys named Luke

Boxbedbank · 15/05/2023 09:51

Noah James.

17caterpillars1mouse · 15/05/2023 09:49

Luke James.

I feel the uk is a bit saturated with Noah's at the moment, I used to love it but now on hearing it think 'oh another Noah'. Its lost its spark for me

I only know one young Luke (4 year old) but I think it's a lovely, underused name. More refreshing

junebirthdaygirl · 15/05/2023 08:54

Prefer Luke...love that name. Good few Noah's around here but mostly aged 10 or over as it was very popular at that time. No Lukes so more original. .James goes with both.

pickd · 15/05/2023 08:30

Bloomtime · 15/05/2023 08:00

Interesting @pickd I always thought Noah was the more popular of the two!

It might depend on where you are of course, but certainly where I am there's been so many boys named Luke the last couple of years. Don't know of any Noah's. They are both beautiful names- nice and traditional, easy to spell, classic and suit all ages from baby to teen to adult to elderly gent. Smile

Shayisgreat · 15/05/2023 08:13

I think Noah does better with James but I prefer the name Luke.

Dozycuntlaters · 15/05/2023 08:04

Luke but then I'm biased because I have a 20 year old and he's the best lol.

Climbles · 15/05/2023 08:02

Noah
I think of Luke as being a naughty boy name maybe a bit rough and Noah as being sweeter

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Bloomtime · 15/05/2023 08:00

Interesting @pickd I always thought Noah was the more popular of the two!

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pickd · 15/05/2023 00:40

I really like Noah. Luke is a beautiful name but it's really popular at the moment, Noah is lovely with James too.

MaggyNoodles · 15/05/2023 00:39

Noah goes better with James.

Toomuchtrouble4me · 15/05/2023 00:15

Noah - My DB has a girl Noa, I love it.
plus Luke rhymes with Puke. 🤣

WhisperingAutistic · 15/05/2023 00:15

Noah James
I think 2 syllables then 1 sounds better than 1 and 1.

scoopoftheday · 15/05/2023 00:13

Noah James

I know a Noah, he's 19 and is the nicest, kindest man. He's sincere and honest and so genuine.

If my son grows up like him I'd be very proud!

Wellnowlookhere · 15/05/2023 00:07

Noah James. I have a Noah and James is a good middle name with it.
I have loved the name for 35 years and don’t regret it at all 😊