Lucas

I have a Lucas and he is a very good boy! Have always loved the name, it was never as unusual as I would have liked but is far less common than Luke. Lucas is a classic name, not faddy at all! I get lots of comments from people who think its a lovely name.

and there is exactly the reason for not discussing names prior to giving the baby one

absolutely nothing wrong with either Ethan or Lucas

I think Luke is a bit of a shame for a young child as I imagine everytime someone says look they would turn round

am more of a fan of Luca than Lucas though

I can think of worse harsh sounding names than Lucas TBH!!

well, I have a Lucas, he is 2..I have to say, I have not heard any other boys called Lucas round here.

I think it is a lovely name, we do not shorten it, he is a Lucas, not a Luke/Luc..but he can do so when he is older is he wishes.

I do not think it is harsh sounding at all.

Tbh, in the end, I would pay no attention to what anyone else thinks of a name, if you like it then ignore everyone else. There will always be people who say a name is chavvy or common or a naughty childs name (clearly unlike the names they have chosen/will choose for their offspring then!)

Well he dislikes you too. So ner.

It doesn't matter how long a name's been around. Jason and Sharon are Biblical! Kevin's been around for centuries.

How old a name is has no relevance. 98% of names in use are real names with some history.

I dislike Lucas. It's the new Connor/Kai/Liam type name in my opinion. Very harsh sounding.

My Lucas is 13 and the name used to raise an eyebrow, is it really so popular now..?

How can Lucas date quickly? It's a biblical name and has been there forever!

I have a Lucas but he is 4 so we probably got in before it becamme too popular, he is the only one at his playschool that I know of.

When he was a baby we called him Lukey and now he is getting older I often shorten it to Luke when I'm talking to him. I like the fact it gives flexability really - I'm sure when he is older he will be know to his friends as Luke but he will also have Lucas as a more professional sounding name.

He is not naughty at all by the way, well not yet anyway

Prefer Luke, as I think Lucas sounds fussier.

Alouiseg - I agree with you

I love my children´s names and they have both been called common, chavvy & pretentious on here.

They were unusual when we chose them& are now more popular-guess we just have good taste
So I would say use the name you like-don´t not use it in case it becomes popular.

Unless you make up a name- you´re unlikely never to hear of another child with the same name.

Moral is-if you love the name, use it!

I like Lucas.

I didn't choose my sons name until 4 hours before going into labour. I was rather fixated about "what people would think" etc. In retrospect I think I'd have chosen his name sooner if I hadn't been thinking about that or listening to friends advice

My son is called Jacob and Lucas is lovely. I haven't read the whole thread but it's your baby, choose whatever feels right to you as the parents

Lucas is a great name.
Stop telling your friends!

If you like the name use it.

I think Lucas is THE trendy name of this year, and has become popular v quickly (due to spooks?) so I wouldn't use it. Ethan is ok. Love Luke- classic, biblical, popular but over a longer period of time. Good strong name.

I like it, but I prefer Marcus. I wouldn't have thought Lucas was a naughty boy name. But I'm not a teacher.

Lucas is lovely though very now.

I know two Lukes of my generation. Both very naughty indeed. The oldest of them is in prison he's that naughty.

Ethan is v American and just meh.

Lucas is fabulous!
I have one and he always been a v 'good', well liked by children and adults (and much easier than his sisters)

I don't know any naughty boys called Lucas.

It probably will be rather 'of this generation' as it has rapidly become popular.

I don't like Ethan at all I'm afraid.

Other names which remind me of Lucas (or siblings of a Lucas that I have heard of):
Jasper
Felix
Oliver
Linus
Peter
Henry
Nathaniel/ Nathan
Marcus

Lol, Ethanol is alcohol! maybe not a good omen.

I know a naughty Lucas so do associate it with being a naughty name.

I much prefer Luke- much more classic and less of a time than Lucas.

Lucas is lovely, sounds really nice.
Luke is OK, but just a bit meh.
Luca is the naughty one.

I loathe Ethan. Mainly because I can't help but say it with a whiney nasal voice.

Ethan is a bit American, as is Lucas. Lucas reminds me of STARWARS (George Lucas). Ethan also sounds like the beginning of Ethanol - I don't know what that is ... some sort of chemical / medical drug?

Personally not keen.

Lucas,Lucas,Lucas shakes pompoms

I agree, Alouiseg.