Choosing a unique and original middle name can always be tricky, especially when considering the multitudes of children who might share your baby’s name.
Luke is a continuously popular choice, and its monosyllabic nature means it pairs really well with longer middle names.
Luke was #32 on the most popular list for 2020, according to whattoexpect.com, and though this is down compared to 2019, it remains relatively popular among parents of boys.
If you’ve decided on Luke as a name for your new baby boy, your next job is to find the perfect middle name for your little man.
Here we have a list of 101 of our favorite classic, unique, and even a little eccentric middle names that pair perfectly with Luke.
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What Does The Name Luke Mean
Luke is another form of the given name Lucas, which means ‘bright’ and ‘light giving’.
It is most notable from its place in the Bible. Saint Luke was a disciple and is the patron saint of artists and doctors. He was also the disciple who wrote the third Gospel of the New Testament.
Popular Lukes include Luke Skywalker of the Star Wars series, Marvel’s Luke Cage, and Luke Danes from Gilmore Girls.
Middle Names For Luke
- Luke Alexander
- Luke Anthony
- Luke Antonio
- Luke Benjamin
- Luke Timothy
- Luke Federico
- Luke Francesco
- Luke Maximilian
- Luke Isaiah
- Luke Jonathan
- Luke Josiah
- Luke Theodore
- Luke Samuel
- Luke Nathaniel
- Luke Nicholas
- Luke Maxwell
- Luke Henry
- Luke Harvey
- Luke Andrew
- Luke Jonas
- Luke Daniel
- Luke David
- Luke Joseph
- Luke Oscar
- Luke Thomas
- Luke William
- Luke Ezekiel
- Luke Armando
- Luke Gregory
- Luke Harrison
- Luke Reginald
- Luke Theodore
- Luke Roland
- Luke Orlando
- Luke Everett
- Luke Mathias
- Luke Armistead
- Luke Achilles
- Luke Atticus
- Luke Theseus
- Luke Thaddeus
- Luke Anderson
- Luke Maynard
- Luke Endymion
- Luke Donovan
- Luke Evander
- Luke Leander
- Luke Florian
- Luke Solomon
- Luke Julian
- Luke Jefferson
- Luke Abraham
- Luke Hezekiah
- Luke Obadiah
- Luke Ferdinand
- Luke Zebulun
- Luke Zachariah
- Luke Zephaniah
- Luke Cornelius
- Luke Christopher
- Luke Aloysius
- Luke Vincent
- Luke Edward
- Luke Gabriel
- Luke Gideon
- Luke Peregrine
- Luke Patrick
- Luke Amadeus
- Luke Cordelio
- Luke Vincenzo
- Luke Lorenzo
- Luke Lazarus
- Luke Xavier
- Luke Charlton
- Luke Romulus
- Luke Hadrian
- Luke Emerson
- Luke Xerxes
- Luke Malachi
- Luke Jeremiah
- Luke Robert
- Luke Hudson
- Luke Ryan
- Luke Dylan
- Luke Austin
- Luke Riley
- Luke Raphael
- Luke Alistair
- Luke Brady
- Luke Cedric
- Luke Cyrus
- Luke Jackson
- Luke Finnegan
- Luke Parker
- Luke Jerome
- Luke Sebastian
- Luke Horatio
- Luke Joshua
- Luke Jaydon
- Luke Jareth
- Luke Jefferson
Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the perfect middle name is just as important as finding the first name.
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While other parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing as they feel the middle name is slightly less important, as it is not a name that your child will use every day.
But with that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all your hard work of finding the perfect first name.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could go for two middle names. In the US, you’re only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate. Anything after that is simply down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As it’s been said most people do not use their middle name on a daily basis so you can take a step away from the more traditional names and opt for something that is a little more weird and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of where to look for some inspiration for a middle name if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start is with your own family. Many families have a tradition of passing down a middle name from one generation to another or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
While you may decide on a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, uncle, or maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you’re sure to find a name that is both perfect for your child and connects them with their family past before they are old enough to understand the connection.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name choice that was pipped at the post for a variety of reasons.
The middle name may be a way to use that second place first name in your baby’s full name. As most first names also make great middle names, there’s nothing to worry about.
Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually very trendy at the moment.
So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or a favorite destination, go for it.
What To Be Careful Of When Choosing That Perfect Middle Name
Middle names are an opportunity to be a little wilder and daring with your children’s names. After all, it is not the name they will be using every day.
This is why you will often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents just couldn’t justify as a first name. But there are a few things that you need to consider when choosing the perfect middle name:
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Potential For An Unfortunate Nickname
You need to put yourself into the mind of a child and think as they do. If you do think up some cruel and not nice names to tease your child then you bet that any child in the playground can too.
Initials
Remember that your children’s initials will often be written down on display so you need to ensure that they do not spell out any unfortunate words.
With Luke as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable things.
Flow Of The Entire Name
When you have decided on the perfect first name, along with the perfect middle name and of course you already know the surname, you need to check that it all flows together and is not too clunky when you say it out loud.
If you have any doubts get a second opinion from family and friends and say the full name in the conversation. If the name sounds clunky or you are tripping over your words, there’s a pretty good chance that it is not the right combination of names.
Different Ways To Spell Luke
As we said earlier, there are a few different variations of Luke. Here are some of our favorites:
- Luc
- Lucas
- Luca
- Lucius
- Lukas
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Luke
If you have more than one child, finding a name that goes well together is another important factor that you may need to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little one’s names a million times together so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well together.
- Luke and Matthew
- Luke and Jake
- Luke and Jack
- Luke and Daniel
- Luke and Peter
- Luke and Hannah
- Luke and Sarah
- Luke and Emily
- Luke and Alex
- Luke and Jordan
The Final Thought
That concludes our list of 101 middle names for Luke. Hopefully, you’ve found the perfect middle name for your little dude, or at least have some ideas to complete your little one’s name.
