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Twin boys: Luca and Nico

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vp234 · 24/11/2024 17:24

Hi, having twin boys and struggling with names.. we are thinking of Luca and Nico as feel they "fit" together.

Any other suggestions or opinions on these names? Thank you!

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TheBigSalami · 24/11/2024 21:19

Lovely names. Are you Italian? Bit weird if not.

We have Italian friends with a Luca, also a Gioele which is another great Italian name.

Joolsin · 24/11/2024 21:17

Great combination and both individually nice names too.

shoopshoopdedoo · 24/11/2024 21:15

IsThePopeCatholic · 24/11/2024 19:42

Great if you’re Italian. Weird if you’re not.

I agree with this. Presume there’s some sort of southern European background, OP? If not, I think I’d avoid the pairing, or use them as nicknames for Luke and Nicholas.

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 24/11/2024 21:09

I think Luca and Nico are both just similar enough and just different enough, if that makes any sense. Good combination.

Maraudingmarauders · 24/11/2024 21:03

Ours son's middle name is Nicolò if you want an Italian name? Similar to Nico in style, and you could use Nico as a nickname if you wanted to.

user2848502016 · 24/11/2024 21:02

Luca and Leo?

IsThePopeCatholic · 24/11/2024 19:42

Great if you’re Italian. Weird if you’re not.

Aglassaday · 24/11/2024 19:40

Both names that aren’t my personal taste but they hit that twin name sweet spot of not too matchy but not too dissimilar which actually makes me love the names😍

Iamthemoom · 24/11/2024 19:04

Lovely names. They go together perfectly.

Moreteaandchocolate · 24/11/2024 19:02

Onlyvisiting · 24/11/2024 18:16

I like both, but odd if you aren't Italian?
I would use Lucas and Nicholas, you can nn to luca and nico if you like, and they have the option of Luke and Nick if they prefer the English names.

This is a good idea

SqueegieBeckenheimer · 24/11/2024 18:18

Gorgeous names!

I also like Luca and Milo and Luca and Franco

Onlyvisiting · 24/11/2024 18:16

I like both, but odd if you aren't Italian?
I would use Lucas and Nicholas, you can nn to luca and nico if you like, and they have the option of Luke and Nick if they prefer the English names.

PrincessOfPreschool · 24/11/2024 18:08

StillAtTheRestaurant · 24/11/2024 17:54

I wouldn't use that particular combo unless you are actually Italian.

This

Uc4me · 24/11/2024 18:02

I love them
Individually and as a pair.

Just lovely

teatoast8 · 24/11/2024 18:01

Lovely names

orangeblosssom · 24/11/2024 18:00

How about Luca and Elio

orangeblosssom · 24/11/2024 17:59

They sound good together

Hellofreshh · 24/11/2024 17:57

spectaclereceptacle · 24/11/2024 17:48

Are you Italian? Looking for other Italian names?

Alessandro
Massimo
Matteo
Enzo/Lorenzo
Bruno

If you're not Italian, could be Luca and...

Jago
Theo
Nathaniel
Ethan
Rufus
Milo
Fergus
Finlay

Luca and Ethan are nice

StillAtTheRestaurant · 24/11/2024 17:54

I wouldn't use that particular combo unless you are actually Italian.

PilgorTheGoat · 24/11/2024 17:51

When I had twins, every adult twin I met said not to give them matchy names.

Luka is lovely but pairing with Nico seems a bit off unless you actually have Italian heritage?

JawsCushion · 24/11/2024 17:50

vp234 · 24/11/2024 17:44

I feel like Luca and Luke are too similar (if you meant as an alternative to Luca and Nico!)

Oh God no. Don't call your sons Luke and Luca!

Luke and Matthew are nice. I don't get this matching stuff with siblings never mind twins. I named my kids names I liked. Didn't consider if they went together.

spectaclereceptacle · 24/11/2024 17:48

Are you Italian? Looking for other Italian names?

Alessandro
Massimo
Matteo
Enzo/Lorenzo
Bruno

If you're not Italian, could be Luca and...

Jago
Theo
Nathaniel
Ethan
Rufus
Milo
Fergus
Finlay

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vp234 · 24/11/2024 17:44

I feel like Luca and Luke are too similar (if you meant as an alternative to Luca and Nico!)

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vp234 · 24/11/2024 17:43

Haha posted too soon! Any alternative suggestions for Nico??

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MumonabikeE5 · 24/11/2024 17:43

You’ve done well.

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