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What do you think of Lux?

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GymBunnyBob · 13/04/2012 09:06

I love it and so does my DH. We had a family friend that we were very close to called Lux and she died recently and we'd like to use the name but have no idea what other peoples reactions would be. She was the only Lux I'd ever met so I assume it isn't a popular name.

I know it was a character name in Virgin Suicides which doesn't bother me, I like the film. There was a detergent called Lux too, but I doubt many under 20 years old would have ever heard of it now so don't think that would be a problem when baby is older if you see what I mean.

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ScrambledSmegs · 13/04/2012 09:20

Erm... soap.

Sorry, it's a shame as it would be a pretty name. Bit like Ariel really - lovely name in theory, but will make everyone think of washing powder.

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GymBunnyBob · 13/04/2012 09:20

Maybe this name is like Marmite, some saying its ridiculous and others saying its lovely. To be fair, I didn't think everyone would like it. I'm really glad some have said they like it.

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GymBunnyBob · 13/04/2012 09:18

Didn't know they did shower gel www.amazon.co.uk/Lux-Shower-Heavenly-Milk-250ml/dp/B001RYOSHE

I don't think I mind it though, in fact, if we have a DD called Lux I would feel duty bound to buy only Lux shower gel!

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sunnyshine · 13/04/2012 09:17

I love it, there was an American tv show( not the one you mentioned ) and the girl was called Lux! I think it's lovely!

DonInKillerHeels · 13/04/2012 09:16

Soap. Don't be ridiculous.

If you want a name with the connotation "light", Lucy for a girl, Christopher for a boy (or Lucius). But not Lux.

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GymBunnyBob · 13/04/2012 09:16

Overmy No, Lux was her full name. Often when we kids she was called Luxie as a nn, but her full name was Lux.

Maybe people will think I just really like the soap, thats fine I guess they will just think I'm really, really clean !

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CaoNiMa · 13/04/2012 09:13

I've always loved this name.

overmydeadbody · 13/04/2012 09:11

Lux is a soap. A very nice smelling soap, but still a soap.

Was it a nn for something else in your friend?

Cassettetapeandpencil · 13/04/2012 09:11

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Methe · 13/04/2012 09:11

Shower gel

chopchopbusybusy · 13/04/2012 09:10

I thought this was a good housekeeping thread.

Rollersara · 13/04/2012 09:08

It did make me think "soap"...