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Too royal?

32 replies

boynameishard · 09/12/2023 23:06

If we already have a Charlotte, would it be a big no if we were to name this one Louis? My husband is very keen on Louis (and tbh I really love the name too). No other names really stand out to us. I guess if we really can’t use it then we’ll go with James but we love Louis more (Louis James sounds lovely I think). Another name that my husband likes is George which obviously has the same problem ☹️ please help! x

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 12/12/2023 08:07

It’s fine.

pinkstripeycat · 12/12/2023 08:05

Do it. Louis is lovely.
I have a friend with children called Florence and Fred. I thought more people would make reference to the Tesco clothing company but no one has ever

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 12/12/2023 07:13

They are both really commonly used names in both countries, and were well established for centuries before W&K had children. Just use them. It's fine.

HuntingoftheSnark · 12/12/2023 05:23

Lovely names and I agree with PPs about the line of succession. If someone had an Anne and Edward, you'd be unlikely to think they were ardent royalists these days.

NativityLobsterNumber4 · 12/12/2023 05:06

I think it’s fine, they’re lovely names. I don’t think most people think about the royals that often and I think they’ll become more irrelevant in the future.

user1492757084 · 12/12/2023 04:06

Chalotte and Louis or Charlotte and George are both lovely combinations.
The names are so popular and normal that no none will think you copied but even if they did comment - it is a connection with a positive example of the names..
Yes, like the royals - and they will know how to spell Louis.

AppropriateAdult · 11/12/2023 20:33

Tangent, but I once worked with a woman whose two children, born early 90s, were called Ross and Rachel. I always did a mental double take whenever she mentioned them together...

purpledahlias · 11/12/2023 20:30

Even though Louis is pronounced without the S in French, it is often pronounced Lou-is (with the S) outside of France. Be prepared for that!

CruCru · 11/12/2023 17:52

And yes, please don't use Lewie. Your French in laws would be horrified.

CruCru · 11/12/2023 17:51

Honestly? Both Charlotte and Louis are solidly middle class names - I know many children with these names. If you love the name Louis then use it. You are not controlled by the Royal family - whether or not they used the names shouldn't matter to you or your French husband.

KirstenBlest · 11/12/2023 13:52

Would you consider the spelling Lewie, or go for
Lewis with that as a NN?
Please don't. Lewie is awful

garlictwist · 11/12/2023 05:04

It wouldn't occur to me that they were the same names. I'm sure loads of families back in the day had an Elizabeth and a Margaret or an Anne and a Charles.

BoohooWoohoo · 11/12/2023 04:56

The kids are unlikely to be teased but you and your h may attract some comments about being royal super fans. I’m guessing that your surname isn’t royal related like Wales, Cambridge, Windsor or Middleton.

Lolly34h · 11/12/2023 04:47

I have a Charlotte and George and no one has ever made the royal comments. My kids were born in the early 2000s so I had them before the royals. Just do what makes u happy

googledidnthelp · 11/12/2023 04:43

Would you consider the spelling Lewie, or go for
Lewis with that as a NN?

groovergirl · 11/12/2023 04:30

Go with Louis if you both like it, OP. Charlotte and Louis work in both French and English, so win-win!
My friend named her DS Louis after Louis Theroux, her dream man. 😍

Isthisblocked · 10/12/2023 23:17

I am Elizabeth, DH is Philip and DS Charles. Friends joke, that they thought they had received a Christmas card from the Palace….

Copperoliverbear · 10/12/2023 22:47

My son is Louis James and is a sweet boy always has been x

Daisybuttercup12345 · 10/12/2023 22:37

No I wouldn't use them together.
Matthew
Edward
Robert
Michael
Leo
Lionel
Leon
Laurence
Lennie
Luke
Lucas
Lucian
Luca
Joseph

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 10/12/2023 19:01

I know a William and Harry pair of brothers and I assumed their parents are Royal superfans. I really really wouldn't.

NightTimeRain · 10/12/2023 18:21

I wouldn’t use them together personally

Doublebiscuit77 · 10/12/2023 18:19

Wouldn't think of the royals at all. They're both quite popular names. Three kids called Louis in DC's class. A different Louis at nursery too.

theduchessofspork · 10/12/2023 18:11

It’s fine

I have known a few Will and Henry/Harry brothers

They are really popular names

Cosywintertime · 10/12/2023 12:06

roombaclean · 10/12/2023 12:04

Yes, do it. People are not as fascinated by children's names as these threads suggest. Why should you expect lots of comments? Charlotte and Louis are classic names, it's not like having twin boys Ant and Dec.

Everyone knows the royals kids names though, I mean cmon, you don’t need to be fascinated.
I think it’s fine, but I’d also initially think you’d named them after the royals.

roombaclean · 10/12/2023 12:04

Yes, do it. People are not as fascinated by children's names as these threads suggest. Why should you expect lots of comments? Charlotte and Louis are classic names, it's not like having twin boys Ant and Dec.