Comments for the name Duke

John Wayne's one of my favorite actors. His nickname was The Duke and/or Duke. Whenever I see or hear "Duke" it reminds me of him. I nicknamed my son "Duke" in homage of the late actor. My dad's guard dog also is named "Duke". It's a strong name that represents loyalty, courage, and bravery.

The word "dux" which means leader, comes from the word "ducere" which means to lead.

I know someone whose name is Duke. Everyone calls him that, but it's actually short for Richard.

Duke doesn't sound anything like Richard, bit it's much better than being called Dick.

This name is pronounced DOOK. The female version is Duka (DOOK-AH). It is not pronounced DOOK-AY.

Why is it everyone starts arguing and saying it's "prissy" to be called Princess, Prince or Queen but it's alright to be Duke? I just don't understand you people.

One famous bearer is Duke Ellington, a famous jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist.

In my opinion this name doesn't seem right for a person, no matter the meaning.

I think this name shouldn't be given to a human, EVER. This is a name for either a Rotweiler or Retriever dog, or any other type of big dog.

"Dook"? OK, maybe in America. Everyone else pronounces this "Dyook". No offence, but seeing the pronunciation written down "Dook" just looks ridiculous to a British or Australian etc. person.

It's a title, for crying out loud. It seems like a pretentious name to use.

I hate this name. It makes me think of racist David Duke.

Duke Orsino is a character in the movie "She's the Man". He's played by Channing Tatum.

I love this name! I don't even know why, it's just so, I dunno, masculine? Who cares, it's an awesome name!

I completely agree with Aquamarina above. "Dook" looks hilarious to me. I always laugh when the guy sings "your dook" in the English version of the song "Dragostea din tei". I thought he was just pronouncing the word wrong for a long time, until I released that's the American pronunciation. In Ireland, "Duke" is pronounced "jook" and in Britain, it's pronounced "dyook". There should be three different pronunciation guides.

I like the name very much. It reminds me of names like Blake or Jake, which I consider very masculine. I also think that the meaning "leader" makes it rather masculine. I for sure wouldn't mind naming my son this.

Duke Calhoun is an American football player who used to play for the New York Giants.