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Louis or Jack?

66 replies

noonaah · 03/10/2020 11:08

Can’t decide! Whichever we don’t pick will probably be the middle name. Our surname is a pretty common one beginning with T.

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ZoyaTheDestroyer · 06/10/2020 07:25

@RizzleDrizzle

Geeez really consider administrative purposes when you make a child bloody hell ive heard of all now!

Also all of us Sarah’s, Samantha’s, Darrens Garry, Diana’s of the 80’s seem to manage without either confusing ourselves or being confused for each other by administration either in school or work places.

In fact the problem was perhaps at school, in working places, I don’t think I’ve ever worked in job where there’s been more than one Sarah Samantha Garry Darren Sharon etc if any.

Even in school the most we had in the year was 4.

You think it's strange to consider something that might make your kid's life easier when choosing their name? OK.
RizzleDrizzle · 06/10/2020 07:13

Geeez really consider administrative purposes when you make a child bloody hell ive heard of all now!

Also all of us Sarah’s, Samantha’s, Darrens Garry, Diana’s of the 80’s seem to manage without either confusing ourselves or being confused for each other by administration either in school or work places.

In fact the problem was perhaps at school, in working places, I don’t think I’ve ever worked in job where there’s been more than one Sarah Samantha Garry Darren Sharon etc if any.

Even in school the most we had in the year was 4.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 06/10/2020 06:59

With Jack in particular please remember just how long it has been very popular for. It was the number one name for twelve years and only dropped out of the top five in 2019. It is less popular now and will probably pass the MN obsession with the number of children of that name in school classes but a Jack born now will enter the workplace and find himself one of many. By all means use it but if you also have a widespread surname then give him an unusual or a second middle name to help distinguish him from the others for administrative purposes.

ablisha · 05/10/2020 17:31

Hi @noonaah

Just some perspective about the names being too common. I teach in a secondary in Herts. We only have one Jack out of 210 students in our new year 7s and no Louis'!

In fact the most we have in one year group of either is 3 and that's Jacks in year 12!

I only looked as I'd love the name Jack too and have been worried about the amount but that put it in perspective for me. 😊

CharlieBoo · 05/10/2020 16:28

Louis

Pudding01 · 05/10/2020 16:15

I like the name Jack out of the the 2. Stronger sounding but can still be cute.

Yes it is a popular name, but if it's what you like then go for it. I know someone that called their daughter Olivia (number 1 name at the time) as it was her name choice for years and so far has been the only one throughout nursery & preschool...

Sunflowers247 · 05/10/2020 15:41

I know they’re both quite common but I love them anyway

Jack and a Louis are nice names, but
as others have pointed out, with a common surname, your ds may prefer a less popular first or middle name.

We sometimes forget why we name a person? To identify them as uniquely as possible!

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 05/10/2020 15:27

@Pippilangstrumpfs

Both very popular names. With a popular surname, he might share his name with lots of others. Don't know if that might cause administrative confusion?
It does and it will. It's a good idea to give an unusual or a second middle name if you have a common surname and want to use a popular first name.
Ghouliet · 05/10/2020 15:14

Jack. You could have Louis as a middle name.

Pippilangstrumpfs · 05/10/2020 14:36

Both very popular names. With a popular surname, he might share his name with lots of others. Don't know if that might cause administrative confusion?

PlantPotting · 05/10/2020 13:18

@noonaah they are both really lovely classic names I agree. Good luck picking and let us know!

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noonaah · 04/10/2020 23:11

Thanks everyone! A pretty even split! Yes we’d be pronouncing it Louie, I know they’re both quite common but I love them anyway. Will keep mulling it over!

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Strugglingtodomybest · 04/10/2020 22:05

Really don't like Louis, love Jack.

daisypond · 04/10/2020 22:01

Louis.
Jack is nice but John is better.

pilates · 04/10/2020 21:46

Both nice but prefer Jack

TwoHoots74 · 04/10/2020 21:40

Louis. I've got one.

Lalalatte · 04/10/2020 21:40

Louis

Jack is v popular

jellyfish1982 · 04/10/2020 21:37

Jack

mirandatempestuous · 04/10/2020 21:37

Louis!! Love it

Kanaloa · 04/10/2020 21:36

Both are nice, I prefer Jack though.

BloggersBlog · 04/10/2020 21:33

Are you bothered about popularity? If so -

Jack if you want him to have the same name as 6 other boys in his class

Louis if you want him to maybe only have one or 2 others in the school

Dangerousminds · 04/10/2020 21:30

Louis! Gorgeous name and Jack is so popular

mushforbrain · 04/10/2020 20:20

We have a Jack Louis! Grin (Pronounced Louie) To be honest I’m not keen on Louis but it was my husband’s grandfather’s name so I said it could be middle.
I LOVE the name Jack it’s so classic, and I don’t care if it’s popular, it’s not because it’s a trend, it’s because it’s a nice name that stands the test of time.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 04/10/2020 20:13

Nice choices.

I think I’d go for Louis.

loops9 · 04/10/2020 20:11

Louis

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