Lucca

Meaning of Lucca

Lucca is an Italian form of Luca, ultimately linked to the Latin Lucas, a name interpreted either as “man from Lucania” or, more poetically, “bringer of light.” Its double-c spelling immediately invites comparison with the walled Tuscan city of Lucca, known for Renaissance architecture and the composer Puccini—connections that lend the name a cultured, old-world patina. In English and Italian alike it is voiced LOO-kah, the extra consonant serving as a subtle homage to Italy’s fondness for doubled letters. Stateside, Lucca has moved from near-obscurity in the early 1990s to a steady spot within the Top 500, proof that parents are warming to its mix of European polish and straightforward sound. Contemporary associations include Brazilian footballer Lucca Borges and several video-game characters, giving the name just enough modern edge to balance its classical roots.