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If I love Louis but DH says no way ....

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Mumoftheark · 16/07/2017 20:20

So I can't stop thinking about the name Louis if our bean turns out to be a boy.
I either like Joshua Louis or Louis for a first name not sure if a middle.
However at present DH is saying absolutely no way 😭

Hit me with some other boys names that I may like even more .......

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PoppyPopcorn · 16/07/2017 20:24

Problem with Louis is that everyone will ask if it's Lou-EE or Lewis.

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daisydalrymple · 16/07/2017 20:28

Felix
Milo
Rufus
Oscar
Isaac
Lucas
Caspar
Lucian
Elliott

These are just names I think have a similar feel to them, I'm not related to anybody with these names, so not offended if you dislike!

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Mumoftheark · 16/07/2017 20:41

Thank you.
I like Isaac and Elliot out of those - don't think I'm trendy enough for he others lol.

Can't use Isaac though as it's my God sons name and I don't like Elliot enough to use it.

@PoppyPopcorn it would be Louis as in Lou EE not Lewis

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 16/07/2017 20:42

I love Louis as well, I have one ! 😄
Suggestions ;
Joseph
Jonas
Daniel (Danny)

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RiverTam · 16/07/2017 20:43

I really don't think everyone would ask that, would they? Louis is Lou-ee, Lewis is Lewis.

My favourite boys' names are Keir and Ezra, don't know if either might float your boat??

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MyNewBearTotoro · 16/07/2017 20:44

Laurence nickname Laurie?
Lucian?
Lucas?

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bridgetreilly · 16/07/2017 20:44

Gus
Alfie
Jack
Liam
Lawrence
Harry
Ewan
Ivor
Errol

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auntym · 16/07/2017 20:47

I love Louis too so not much help!

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NapQueen · 16/07/2017 20:54

What has dh suggested?

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Jooni · 16/07/2017 21:07

Louis is a gorgeous name. How about Jesse?

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Jooni · 16/07/2017 21:08

Or Luca? Leo? Rafe?

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Mumoftheark · 16/07/2017 21:22

@NapQueen absolutely nothing 🙈 this is baby number 3 for us and I hate naming babies with him. He literally has no ideas just says no to everything and doesn't think we need to even think about it till the baby has arrived. It's worse this time because we haven't found out what we are having.
I'd like a girls and boys short list before arrival.

I'm thinking my best bet is to divorce I'll name the baby and then get back together once the baby is registered lol

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oldbirdy · 16/07/2017 21:26

Owen?
Daniel?
Jacob?

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BikeRunSki · 16/07/2017 21:28

Leave it for now, and tell him again when you have been in labour for 12 hrs.

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SuperBeagle · 16/07/2017 21:31

My cousin was considering Louis for her baby, but went with Henry instead, so I suggest Henry. Grin

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Mumoftheark · 16/07/2017 21:33

@auntym it's gorgeous isn't it. What would you put with it as a middle name?

I love Louis James but my DS1 has James as a middle name so can't use that. Don't mind Louis George for something similar sounding but Prince George has Louis as a middle although. It sure that matters in anyway.
Think it needs a strong single syllable name

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Mumoftheark · 16/07/2017 21:35

@BikeRunSki haha i tend to labour pretty quickly so not sure that would work lol. Last one was born in 1 hour 13 mins from first contraction. Probably better off getting him to agree to it during sex 😂 men agree to anything then don't they

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Piratesandpants · 16/07/2017 21:39

Poppy - I have a Louis. No one asks how to pronounce it. Everyone gets it right.

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Chocolou · 16/07/2017 21:44

I have a Louis and love it. I really wanted a name that sounded nice as a child then as a grown up I think Louis fits the bill.
Op LTB!! Smile

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mondler · 16/07/2017 21:48

My friend has a Louis whose about 7 and it really suits him. He's Louis Jacob.

I think Louis George works really well but how about Louis John or Louis Charles.

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NameChange30 · 16/07/2017 21:51

What are your other DCs called?
Either your DH comes up with some suggestions of his own or he doesn't get to veto yours.
I would say it should be a joint decision but only if both parents make an effort. DH and I both wrote a list and then discussed the lists together.
If you like Louis I think Leo is quite similar; how about Leo?

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OhTheRoses · 16/07/2017 21:52

What does your DH like?

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NoSquirrels · 16/07/2017 21:52

Nother vote for LTB and name baby Louis Grin

Otherwise, how about

Owen
Nathan
Jonah
Luke
Freddie

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Whyisitsodifficult · 16/07/2017 22:00

Fab name but I do have a Louis! Makes my piss boil if people call him Lewis!! The department store is John Lewis not John Lou-EE! Also it isn't spelt Lui, Louee, Louie, Louey and any other random spelling of it!

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Backhometothenorth · 16/07/2017 22:37

Louis Alexander or Alexander Louis

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