luc

Luc is a masculine given name used in several European languages, notably French, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian tongues. It is often derived from the Latin name Lucius and related forms such as Lucian, Lucas, and Luke. In many contexts, Luc is used as the standalone form as well as a diminutive of longer names.

In France and other francophone regions, Luc is common; in the Netherlands and Belgium it is a well-established given name; and it is used in Germany and parts of Scandinavia as well. The name is etymologically linked to Latin roots such as lux or luc-, associated with light.

Notable people with the name include French filmmaker Luc Besson, French virologist and Nobel Prize laureate Luc Montagnier, Canadian-American hockey player Luc Robitaille, and Canadian actor Luc Picard. These examples illustrate the name’s widespread use across different fields and cultures.

Related names include Lucas, Luke, Lukas, Luka, Luca, and Lucio; in many languages Luc appears as a standalone form rather than merely a diminutive.