Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:33     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
Immediate PP here. What’s also peculiar about Luke for a Jewish kid is that Luke the Gospel writer was Greek, not Jewish by background. Again though, almost no one would think about this.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:32     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I have a Lucas but we never thought of it a as religious name. Luke does sound a little more Christian.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:30     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I am a practicing evangelical Christian so yes, if I hear the name Luke, I assume Christian. But if your last name is Jewish-sounding I would be confused. I assume most people think nothing of it though.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:28     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I liked Luke but we didn't have a boy. We were raised Christian but I never thought of it screaming christian. I thought it seemed like a strong name.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:27     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I don't think so. I think of Luke Perry
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:26     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
More Star Wars than New Testament
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:25     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I know a Jewish Lucas. It doesn't strike me as a Christian name.

I would give a side eye to a Jewish boy named Christian or Christopher. I would probably think it's weird if you chose Nicholas, Patrick or John.

Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:21     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
No.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 11:21     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I think Luke is definitely Christian. Walk into any Catholic church and you will see paintings of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John on the walls.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:15     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What’s your heritage? Maybe Luca?

We’re Jewish.


I am the poster who said I wouldn’t think it was Jewish name, but of course that doesn’t mean it’s a name you should steer away from. I agree it’s fairly neutral at this point.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:12     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
There was a Luke/Lucas name thread last week.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:11     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Lucas and Luke sound like 2 different names to me. Luke sounds a little Christian/country. Lucas doesn't.

Most Lukes are short for Lucas, no?


No, it's often used on its own as a given name.


+1. I'd say Luke is more traditional than Lucas. Luke is a book of the Bible!
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:11     Subject: Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
Anonymous wrote:I never once heard the name Lucas or Luke and thought "there goes a Christian lad!" Patrick, Christopher, etc., sure. Not Luke.

*Obviously has never opened the New Testament.
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:10     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
Luke and Lucas are different names
Anonymous
Post 03/22/2021 10:09     Subject: Re:Does the name Luke (Lucas) sound really Christian?
I started the “Brother for Luke” thread. My husband is Jewish. It’s a great name! No regrets!

Congrats!