Light or famous warrior
Lu often serves as a diminutive for names like Lucia, Lucas, or Louise, but it also has independent roots. In a Chinese context, it is a common surname and given name with various meanings depending on the character used, such as 'road' or 'green'. In Western traditions, it is a sleek, minimalist choice that carries the weight of its longer counterparts while remaining modern.
Less common today
Lu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,948 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series 'Mike, Lu & Og' · Mike, Lu & Og
A character from the series 'Elite' · Elite
A character in the TV series 'The Wire' · The Wire
