Lucien

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What do you think about the name Lucien?

Makes me think of Lucifer .

I think of Lucien Freud the painter.
I quite like it. There is a possibility he'd get called Lucy though.

I really like it. Classy, not over-used.

Just makes me think the devil.

I think Freud as well. Not really a great namesake as he was a notorious womaniser.

First word that sprung to mind was pretentious I'm afraid.

I love it. I've only ever known one Lucien, personally. He was an incredibly talented man, who worked in music. Very witty, always kind, brought out the best in everyone.

Can you tell I miss him? 🙂

Its a very feminine male name IMO. I think it would get shortened to Lucy.

This! I think it's terrible. I would just associate the child as a little hell raiser trouble maker. Sorry OP

Too close to Lucifer for me.

I like it

I like it. It's not a name I like enough to use personally, but would like to see it used.

I like it.

I don't think the Lucifer connection is a concern at all. Lucy and Lucia are popular enough.

LOVE Lucien! I would shorten it to Luc. It's lovely. Strong but gentle, classy and ancient.

I love it. It has a quiet elegance.

I like it, and I know a few under 5s.

I would pronounce it Loo-

… I would pronounce it Loo-see-un, but I’ve also come across Loo-shun.

I like it.

It’s usually Lucian in the Uk, Lucien is the French spelling.

It fits with names like Caspian, Raphael and Nathaniel which are all popular or becoming so.

I think Loo-shun would be my immediate pronunciation
Also think of the painter, I think Luc or Luke is a potential nn
Not 100% loving it but also would probably grow on me

Love it! I also think of Lucien from The Liver Birds. I’m aware of one young Lucien in the area I live. Never think of Lucifer.

I have a friend called this, pronounced the French way, and it's difficult to say. The -ien doesn't sound the same as the -ian in Julian, for example. It's a sound that doesn't exist in English.

If you want it said like Julian I would spell it Lucian.

It doesn't make me think of Lucifer. Lucy is much closer to Lucifer when you think about it and it doesn't make me think of that either.

Overall I think Lucian is nice and Lucien is fine in a French environment.

I also really like the feminine form Lucienne which is much easier to say.

Great name and a good variation of the popular Lucca and Lucas.

Anyone who's played Oblivion is immediately going to say "Lachance"!

I think it's alright though it's not a name I would personally choose.