LUCIAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "light"

Popularity in 2008: #811

A sleeker, more sophisticated version of Lucius, picked by Indie actor Steve Buscemi.

International Variations:
Lucien (French) Lucan (Irish) Luciano (Italian) Luciano (Portuguese) Luciano, Lucio (Spanish)

Lucian is being discussed in our message boards:

• Long list a names!! WDYT?
• Name Ending in N or M
• Name for Penelope's twin brother
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Thirteen Kids (and counting..?)!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Lucian:

• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• L NAMES TO LOVE
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List
• OOH-LA-LA, TALLULAH!
• CHRISTMAS NAMES BEYOND NICHOLAS AND NOEL