Luca

Luca is a masculine given name, especially common in Italy and other parts of Europe. It is the Italian form of Lucas, derived from the Latin name Lucas, which in turn comes from the Greek Loukas, traditionally associated with Saint Luke. The name has a variety of international variants, including Luca (Italian), Luke (English), and Luka (Slavic and Baltic languages). In recent decades it has become popular in numerous countries beyond Italy.

Notable people named Luca include Italian footballer Luca Toni; filmmaker Luca Guadagnino; astronaut Luca Parmitano. The name appears across fields such as sports, arts, and science.

Luca is also the title of a 2021 animated feature produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, the film follows a young sea monster named Luca Paguro and his friend Alberto as they explore life on land in a seaside town inspired by the Italian Riviera. The story addresses friendship, acceptance, and identity. The cast includes Jacob Tremblay as Luca, Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto, and Emma Berman as Giulia. Luca was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.