Meaning: From Lucianus, ultimately linked to light
The story
An English and Romanian form of Lucianus, derived from Lucius. Its classical history includes the writer Lucian of Samosata, while its light association comes through Lucius.
Nicknames
- Luc
- Lucky
Spellings & variants
- Lucien
- Luciano
- Lucjan
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Lucian comes from Latin.
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Light, through Lucius
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Merciful; gentle
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