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Louis

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Frazzledmum123 · 11/11/2016 23:19

What do you think to this name? I really like it but dh thinks it's s bit wet? Also would Lou be the only nn? I am a serial abbreviator with names!!
Also like Arthur but hate Art for a nn. So struggling with boys names :(

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Frazzledmum123 · 11/11/2016 23:51

See I think Louis sounds strong but my dh isn't the only person to mention thinking the opposite. I would pronounce it Lou-ey. I think I would have loved Lewis tbh but I know one and he is, um challenging so it massively put me off!
I think my favourite is Arthur but just not sold on Art but I do really like Henry now you mention it! Again though hard to shorten, I think that's why I lik Joshua. Boys names are so much harder to pick than girls!'
Completely different I know but I also like Cohen, is that too weird?

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LadyStoic · 11/11/2016 23:48

Christian/Kit

Nathan/Nate (LOVE Nate!)

taxiforme · 11/11/2016 23:46

Love Louis and Lou. It's such a cool name.

Listen to Louie Louie by the kingsmen. Great song (sorry, I can't help reference things by music).

I love Arthur btw.

And Christian (kit).

Pluto30 · 11/11/2016 23:41

Joshua's not popular anymore. I like it. Smile

I prefer Arthur to Louis. I have a relative recently who was planning to name her son Louis, but when he was born, she thought Louis was "too soft" for a 9lb baby. She went with Henry instead.

elephantoverthehill · 11/11/2016 23:40

Will it be Lewis or Louey? It is a nightmare for teachers, I teach at least 5 Louis' and have to try to remember how each individual one is pronounced.

JosephineMaynard · 11/11/2016 23:38

I prefer Lewis to Louis. Similar sounding names, but Lewis sounds a bit stronger to me.

blinkineckmum · 11/11/2016 23:37

Lou is the best boy's name ever.

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Frazzledmum123 · 11/11/2016 23:24

Thanks, Any other similar name suggestions would be appreciated. I quite like Joshua too but it's a bit, overused?

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Manumission · 11/11/2016 23:21

I prefer Arthur/Art TBH.