Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Thoughts on the name Luca?

37 replies

SharpGoldWriter · 12/04/2026 18:50

Thoughts on the name Luca?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Jane143 · 07/05/2026 02:20

I love it

cocog · 13/04/2026 22:17

I really like it.

Theoldwrinkley · 13/04/2026 19:57

MiaKulper · 13/04/2026 19:51

@Theoldwrinkley , Titus 1:11

Yes. Just looked it up. Thankyou.

MiaKulper · 13/04/2026 19:51

@Theoldwrinkley , Titus 1:11

BrickKoala · 13/04/2026 19:47

I love it.

Theoldwrinkley · 13/04/2026 19:43

Maybe it my age, but the only thing I associate it with is 'filthy'. I know its popular, and apologies to anyone with the name, but 'filthy lucre' is a saying (not sure where from).

youalright · 13/04/2026 19:39

Love it

DemonsandMosquitoes · 13/04/2026 19:36

Yes faddy. Luke is more timeless.

user1492757084 · 13/04/2026 11:46

Not a fave due to popularity.

rainbowsparkle28 · 13/04/2026 11:17

HollyGolightly4 · 12/04/2026 20:35

What's the song?

Show quote history

Luka by Suzanne Vega.

MiaKulper · 13/04/2026 11:15

Something can't be 'as unique', @soontobeamama .

It's in the top 10 names registered in England & Wales, Baby name explorer, and Lucas is also popular. Luke was in the top 20 on the 1990s and 2000s.

soontobeamama · 13/04/2026 10:44

Love it, but it is increasing in popularity, so it’s not as unique as it once was in this country.

Calliopespa · 12/04/2026 21:42

HollyGolightly4 · 12/04/2026 19:48

It's a lovely name and I know lots of Luca's who are not of Italian heritage.

I don't really see why it needs to be if you are of Italian heritage - names such as Louis, Sofia, Isabella and Leila are all common in the UK and have roots elsewhere!

I like it, and agree it is simple and international enough you don't need Italian heritage to pull it off - provided you don't intend to adopt a heavy Italian accent when you say it. I know the (English) mother of a Leonardo who lapses into a heavy Lay - uh - nAARrrrR-DOH every time she refers to him, which gets a bit much.

BecauseofyouIlearntnottotrust · 12/04/2026 21:04

I instantly thought of Luka Kovac. I may be showing my age.

rwalker · 12/04/2026 21:01

Can’t stand it but just as well my opinion counts for nothing

the only person who has to be happy with it is you

MiaKulper · 12/04/2026 20:58

Faddy

HollyGolightly4 · 12/04/2026 20:57

Thanks for the song reference, i normally know a wide range of music but I've never heard of that one!

Newgolddream70 · 12/04/2026 20:57

I’m sat watching The Cleaning Lady on Netflix and the little boy in it is called Luca. Love the name but I do hear Suzanne Vega in my head every time someone says it.

OldHattie · 12/04/2026 20:52

It's fine. Not horrible, not amazing, just ok (to me).

It is a bit tainted for me by some kids in a school I used to work in. Two of the worst behaved kids were called Luca; just by bizarre coincidence, as I definitely do not think of it as a "naughty boy name". One had Italian heritage but the other did not AFAIK

NormasArse · 12/04/2026 20:49

I thought it was about DV.

Nervousmummy2 · 12/04/2026 20:48

You certainly don’t need to be Italian to use it

Fishingboatbobbingnight · 12/04/2026 20:47

A really sad song about child abuse by Susan Vega

My name is Luka
I live on the second floor
I live upstairs from you
Yes, I think you've seen me before
If you hear something late at night
Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight
Just don't ask me what it was
Just don't ask me what it was
Just don't ask me what it was
I think it's 'cause I'm clumsy
I try not to talk too loud
Maybe it's because I'm crazy
I try not to act too proud
They only hit until you cry
After that you don't ask why
You just don't argue anymore
Just don't argue anymore
Just don't argue anymore
Yes, I think I'm okay
I walked into the door again
Well, if you ask that's what I'll say
It's not your business anyway
I guess I'd like to be alone
With nothing broken, nothing thrown
Just don't ask me how I am
Just don't ask me how I am
Just don't ask me how I am
My name is Luka
I live on the second floor
I live upstairs from you
Yes, I think you've seen me before
If you hear something late at night
Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight
Just don't ask me what it was
Just don't ask me what it was
Just don't ask me what it was
Only hit until you cry
After that, you don't ask why
You just don't argue anymore
You just don't argue anymore
You just don't argue anymore

101Alsatians · 12/04/2026 20:47

I have one!Lovely name,suits for all ages IMO

Hatty65 · 12/04/2026 20:46

I was going to ask if you lived 'on the 2nd floor'.

If you lived through the 80s I don't think you'd be thinking of using Luca for a name. It's a Suzanne Vega song.

Tryingtobenormal124 · 12/04/2026 20:45

Its lovely 😍