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Struggling with baby boy names

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Mummato2soon · 24/04/2023 17:41

Hi, we are expecting a little boy and really struggling for names we can’t agree on any. Surname is Walker. Our initial choice was Lucas but worried baby might get nickname Luke Skywalker … am I overthinking? Any other name suggestions?

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DuchessOfSausage · 24/04/2023 19:46

No, you're not overthinking.
What do you like about Lucas?

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 24/04/2023 20:44

You can always completely own it and give them the middle name Kai.

for a similarish name there is Lewis or Rufus.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 24/04/2023 20:45

I'd think of something else, sorry.

GoodVibesHere · 24/04/2023 20:53

Oh you can't use Lucas or Luke with the surname Walker!! Unless you are massive Star Wars fans in which case go for it!

DuchessOfSausage · 24/04/2023 21:05

Marcus, Angus or Magnus are nice.

YourUserNameMustBeAtLeast3Characters · 24/04/2023 21:55

Unfortunately you don’t know whether your child will totally own the name (and introduce himself as Luke Skywalker in the pub), or be embarrassed every time someone thinks they’re being clever at making the connection.

If I was you I’d look at the other names in your shortlist. I liked Lucas too actually, but too many S’s in the full name so we had to cross that one off the list.

Daffodilwoman · 24/04/2023 21:57

No you can’t use Lucas.

MissHoollie · 24/04/2023 21:57

I think you are overthinking
If you like it us it

HarleyLane · 24/04/2023 21:58

Fwiw - my current favourite boys names

Asher
Cuthbert
Edwin

Bern waiting to get those out there...😉

fairycupcakes · 25/04/2023 00:28

Yeah I think it’s too much unfortunately.

How about

Ben/Benjamin Walker
Freddie/Frederick Walker
Theo/Theodore Walker
Alex/Alexander Walker
Lewis Walker
Louis Walker

Barleysugar86 · 25/04/2023 00:39

Marcus? Has a similar sound

CallieQ · 25/04/2023 00:56

Go with Lucas

It's better than Cuthbert Confused

Mummato2soon · 25/04/2023 18:25

Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. Lucas is off the list now will keep thinking of other names till we find one we both love

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