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Our oldest child is named Luke (born 2010). He is a fun and loving guy. We picked this name because it is biblical, easy to both pronounce and spell, and is common enough that he won't have to struggle with it in his life.

Nicknames for Luke

Lukadoo
Lukiedoodle
Super Luke
Luck
Lucky
Lukey
Luke-Bear
Luke-warm
Lucas
Lu
Frank
Breadstick

Meanings and history of the name Luke

Famous real-life people named Luke

Luke Hemmings- guitarist and lead singer for Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer
Luke the Apostle - Physician and personal assistant to the Apostle Paul in the early Christian church. The writer of the Book of Luke and the Book of Acts in the Bible.
Luke Kuechly - arguably the best defensive player in the NFL over the last few seasons. Middle linebacker for the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers.
Luke Walton - Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA team.
Luke Smallbone - one half of Australian music duo For King & Country, along with his brother Joel.
Luke Lukess (yes, that's his actual name) - backup guitar for Short Stack
Luke McChesney - lead singer of Forever Ends Here and also the most beautiful person on the planet even though he is not a nice person
Luke Hudson Gavigan (b. 2007), son of American actress Jessica Capshaw
Luke Hudson Rhodes (b. 2008), son of American journalist Natalie Morales
Luke Sampson Busey (b. 2010), son of American actor Gary Busey
Luke Richard Bagshawe (b. 2018), son of English actor Eddie Redmayne, sister to Iris Mary
Luke James - singer-songwriter and actor
Luke Spiller, Lead Singer in rock band The Struts

Luke in song, story & screen

Luke Skywalker is the main character in Star Wars.
Luke Taylor "The Ghost Bird" series
Luke Danes - Gilmore girls owner of "Luke's Diner"
Luke Duke - Hero of the Dukes of Hazard TV show, along with his brother Bo Duke.