Comments for the name Luca (1)

This was the name of Luca Brasi, a hitman from the novel and movie, The Godfather.

I really like the name Luca or Luke whatever you want to call it. My friend Luca has that name and he likes it so.

My baby boy's called Luca and I love his name so much, it suits his Italian features, he is so beautiful. Only the most beautiful boys should be called Luca. Long live the name LUCA and my son too.

I like this name because I like Italian names and this is the only Italian name I know.

A very nice, handsome name.

It is also the German word for Light.

Luca is NOT the German word for light! "Licht", is the German word for light and there is no such word as Luca in the German language.

Another famous bearer is Luca Toni, an Italian soccer player. He plays for the National Team as well as the Serie A team, Fiorentina.

This is a beautiful name. It is commonly used in Italy also.

This is the name of the protagonist's younger brother in the young adult novel, Saving Francesca. In the story, Luca is named after the character in the Susan Vega song, Luca, about a victim of abuse.

Actor Daniel Pino and his wife Lily have a son Luca Daniel, 15th of February, 2006 at Los Angeles.

Pronounced loo ka for a boy and loo tsa for a girl. I like both.

Luca Turilli is an Italian guitarist for the symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He is also known for his solo work.

Luca was one of the characters of the Sweet Life on Deck (Disney).

I really like this name, if I had a son, I'd call him this, but the guy from the godfather puts me off.

Ugh, I hate this name! It sounds so posh and effeminate. It makes me think of a spoiled European child.

I will be honest and say that I enjoy this name-- "Luca." Though, an image of a Doberman Pinscher does not cease to appear in my head, hah. But I think that the use should be limited... the sound alone has the power to look incredibly spoiled, I suppose. In moderation, and used only on those of the original, intended decent/ethnicity of this name should bear it.

Overall: my approval is given.

The Italian pronunciation is LOO-kah. [noted -ed]

Luca Cambiaso (1527-1585) was a Genoese painter and draughtsman.

Luca Carlevaris (1663-1730) was an Italian painter.