Lucas or Luke?

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Lucas or Luke?
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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 12:41pm
I always thought I'd use "Lucas" as it was more of a proper name and, of course, we could call the baby "Luke" all the time any way.
Now, I'm wondering if Lucas is as nice as Luke to have as an official real first name.
BUT.... I get a little nervous thinking that Luke is more of a nickname and why not give the baby the option of the Lucas also? (nothing to lose? or is Lucas not as attractive as Luke?)
The baby would be called Lucas by many if that were his real name. DH called the baby Lucas and I thought maybe I'd rather have him just be Luke.
Please weigh in!
Thanks!!
JEN
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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 3:28pm
I prefer Luke to Lucas, by far. Luke is a name unto itself. It isn't just a nn -- case in point: one of the Gospels is named Luke. Lucas has a country and western feel to me and Luke is more classic.
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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 3:37pm

I prefer Luke! I think Luke is a real name. . . There is a Luke in the Bible :) Best Wishes!

Leslie :)

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 4:10pm

Luke is definitely a name that can be used on its own. That said, I prefer Lucas. Luke is just rather harsh-sounding to me, but it just depends on your personal style. If your DH likes Lucas better, it seems like it'd be perfect to name him Lucas and then you are free to call him Luke all the time, but DH can call him Lucas it he wants to. A win-win.

Good luck!

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 5:05pm
I usually like the longer version of a name as the given name, but in this case, I prefer Luke.

 

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 7:58pm

I prefer Lucas to Luke simply b/c I think having a given name & a different nn gives a child more options to fit into what HE likes most. My name is Samantha & I've been called Samantha, Sam & Sammie at different points in my life, which I really like b/c I have options. JMI

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 10:17pm
I love Lucas, if I have a son, that will most likely be his name.






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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 10:35pm
Definitely I would go with Lucas - to me it's the best of both worlds, plus I just think that Lucas is just a more attractive name. But Luke is absolutely a real name on its own. Good luck with your decision.
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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 11:45pm

I LOVE Luke and find it very strong and classy, where as Lucas seems a lot weaker and not as classic. I generally like the idea of giving more name options, but in teh case of Lucas/Luke, I just prefer Luke. It definitely stands on its own.

-Nikki


                             
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Mon, 04-09-2007 - 10:56am
Go with Lucas...it will give your bundle an option. I know a few Luke/Lucas some go by both, some one or the other. It is one of my favorite names of all time! Go for it you can't go wrong either way.