| Meaning | light, illumination |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Luc |
About Luc
A sophisticated choice that whispers rather than shouts, Luc represents understated elegance. This three-letter powerhouse manages to convey both artistic sensibility and intellectual depth. European in its styling, it brings to mind cobblestone streets, literary cafés, and creative pursuits. The brevity of Luc makes it endlessly versatile, working equally well in formal and casual settings. Despite its compact form, the name possesses remarkable presence and refuses to be overlooked or forgotten. It suits a child who might grow into philosophy, music, art, or any field requiring both precision and imagination. The streamlined spelling eliminates confusion while maintaining the name's classic appeal, and its cross-cultural recognition makes it particularly suitable for multilingual families or those with international aspirations.
Nicknames for Luc
| Lucky |
| Luca |
| Lou |
| Lucy |
| Lucio |
Famous People Named Luc
| Luc Besson | French film director |
| Luciano Pavarotti | Italian operatic tenor |
| Luc Longley | Australian former NBA player |
| Luc Montagnier | French virologist, Nobel laureate |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | Cameroonian NBA player |
| Luc Robitaille | Canadian former NHL player |
| Luc Bourdon | Canadian former NHL player |
| Luc Nilis | Belgian former footballer |
| Luc Jouret | Belgian cult leader and co-founder of the Order of the Solar Temple |
| Luc Tuymans | Belgian painter |
| Luc Ferrari | French composer |
| Luc Alphand | French former alpine ski racer |
| Luc Picard | Canadian actor and director |
| Luc Ponty | French jazz violinist |
| Luc Jacquet | French film director |
| Luc Bequette | American football player |
| Luc St-Pierre | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Luc Thériault | Canadian actor |
| Luc Van Lierde | Belgian former triathlete |
Characters Named Luc
| Lucius Malfoy | Harry Potter series |
| Lucius Vorenus | Rome TV series |
| Luc Bonnet | The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver |
| Luc Deveraux | Universal Soldier film series |
| Luc Jacopetti | American Dad! TV series |
| Luc Lagardère | The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas |
| Lucius Fox | Batman comics and films |
| Luc Lemay | John Dies at the End by David Wong |
| Luc Corbeau | Thieves' World series by Robert Lynn Asprin |
| Luc Luzzatto | The Jokers by Albert Cossery |
| Luc Merenda | Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man film |
| Luc Sartre | Casino Royale by Ian Fleming |
| Luc Tyer | The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair |
| Luc Dercourt | The Big Lebowski film |
| Luc Durant | Ransom by Julie Garwood |
| Luc Roderique | iZombie TV series |
| Luc Simon | The Kingdom of the Wicked by Anthony Burgess |
| Luc Delahaye | The Comedians by Graham Greene |
| Luc Jensen | Veronica Mars TV series |
| Luc Chabrol | Return from the Stars by Stanisław Lem |