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Re: Heyyy.... Do you know your stuff?
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Lucas would be more traditional than Luca in French. I'm not from France, but I am Franco-Ontarienne, and although Luca is definitely used, Lucas is far more common. Keep in mind that Luca and Lucas are pronounced the same way in French. Checking out the popularity lists for France is probably your best bet. If you're interested in French Canadian names, there isn't a list for each French-speaking group; however, the province of Québec does have its own list (http://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/Interactif/PR2I121_Prenoms/PR2I121_Prenoms/PR2SPrenoms.aspx). It's important to note, though, that there are English people in Québec just as there are French people outside of Québec. Here are some young-sounding feminine names:Léa
Camille
Juliette (Julie and Julia are also popular)
Clara (This name is adored atm, but it would depend on how old the character is)
Louise
Charlotte
Amélie
Margot
Maëlle
Clémence
Noémie
Émilie
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Both Lucas and Luca are in the top 100 in France (as of 2010, anyway). You're right that Lucas is more popular-- it's #2 to Luca's number 100, but they're both there, so Sian can get away with naming her character that. http://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/fr/2010
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I never said she couldn't. I was just trying to explain the nuance between Luca and Lucas that exists for French speakers. Both are used, but Lucas is more traditional. Luca is more modern.
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