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Lucan

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Lucanus, which was derived from the name of the city of Luca in Tuscany.

Quick answer

Lucan is a boy name.

GenderBoy

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Lucanus, which was derived from the name of the city of Luca in Tuscany (modern Lucca). Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, commonly called Lucan, was a 1st-century Roman poet.

Notes and context

Usage: history