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Louis, Franky or Max

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flowerpop · 17/05/2024 12:41

2 week old gorgeous baby boy with no name yet!

We've narrowed it down to Louis, Franky and Max. Franky would be Francis on birth certificate.

Which do you prefer?

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Katharine368 · 17/05/2024 19:50

I would pick Frankie but spelt ‘ie’ and personally just go Frank on the birth certificate

NetMum2 · 17/05/2024 18:37

Max

cherryassam · 17/05/2024 16:47

My order:

Max (if you want a longer name - Maxwell, Maxim, Maximilian, Maxence)
Louis
Francis / Franky

RosaRoja · 17/05/2024 15:37

Louis
Max
Frankir

Nicebloomers · 17/05/2024 15:34

Francis

Moreteaandchocolate · 17/05/2024 13:44

I love them all! Max or Louis would be my choice.

WaltzingWaters · 17/05/2024 13:42

I love them all! Frankie would probably be my choice.

Whisperingsummerishere · 17/05/2024 13:40

Maximus.. Nn Max..

Toomuchgoingon79 · 17/05/2024 13:39

Max but I'd have Maximilian on the birth certificate

Comedycook · 17/05/2024 13:38

Louis definitely

I think Frankie doesn't work as a nickname for Francis as they have such a different vibe to each other.

Theoldwoman · 17/05/2024 13:36

Louis or Francis!

AHFaemale · 17/05/2024 13:35

I love the name Frankie

ladycarlotta · 17/05/2024 13:23

Francis nn Frankie is definitely my choice. Lovely.

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flowerpop · 17/05/2024 13:20

Louis would be pronounced the french way - loo ee !

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Librarybooker · 17/05/2024 12:48

I like both. I’ve never seen Franky with a y, it’s usually ie for either a boy or a girl. My friend’s son is Francesco but has always been Frankie to family and - since teens - Frank to friends and contemporaries.

I like Louis but only pronounced the French way. Not pronounced Lewis. I have a name that can be said two (3 if you count north versus south accents) ways, it can be a pain to say and spell. If you have Louis pronounced Lewis the spelling can be an issue.