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Thoughts on these names..

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EllenJane · 05/04/2008 19:35

Sorry for starting another thread, but I would like some opinions on the names Theo and Louis. What do you think of them?

I want a back up name in case the little man doesn't suit his name.

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Pen74 · 06/04/2008 13:07

Both are great, although I would go for Theodore not Theo.

SlartyBartFast · 06/04/2008 09:54

louis - ok

theo - not really

osyth · 06/04/2008 09:53

We obviously have the same taste because I love both names too and they will be on my list for next time.

MrsMattie · 06/04/2008 09:14

Louis nice, extremely common in my area

Theo lovely

Buda · 06/04/2008 09:09

I really like Theo - a friend here has a really cute Theo - short for Theodore - he is a really smiley happy chap who loves making people laugh.

There are 2 Lewis in DS class of 6/7 yr olds.

Not keen on Louis. (But that is just me!)

vicsta · 06/04/2008 09:05

Love them! Both appeared on my list till DP vetoed. Theo was a shortened version of Theodore for us & Louis definitely a Loo-ee, NOT a Lewis (which is OK but v popular where I live). DP felt Louis was a bit of a baby name rather then suiting an adult and that Theodore was a bit poncey. I've stopped taking any notice of him - he'll just keep vetoing till the list consists of only his choices!

tassisssss · 05/04/2008 21:30

I like both. Dh wouldn't like either.

Do like Lewis a lot. Surprised so many people don't.

Heated · 05/04/2008 21:29

In the top 100 boys' names 2008, Theo is 59 and Louis is 71.

Trolleydolly71 · 05/04/2008 21:28

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Tinker · 05/04/2008 21:27

Really like Louis. Don't like Lewis at all so glad it won't be that. Don't like Theo really. Do like popes names as well, I realise.

lottiejenkins · 05/04/2008 21:26

I totally love Theo!! I have a friend whos sons given name is Lewis but since he was tiny we have always called him Louis so thats a nice name too! If i'd had 3rd ds he'd have been Theo!

Desiderata · 05/04/2008 21:21

I'm not keen on either, tbh, but if I had to go with one, it would be Louis.

Theo is a tad pretentious.

collision · 05/04/2008 21:17

theo

Dont like lewis at all.

Louis is ok but prefer theo

Cecy · 05/04/2008 21:15

I slightly prefer Louis (Lou-ee), Theo although generally acceptable as a stand-alone name, to me feels unfinished. I prefer as a nickname for Theodore.

Mum2b2BabyRoo · 05/04/2008 20:10

I love the name Theo!

MadameCh0let · 05/04/2008 20:07

I think I'd combine them and say that I prefer Leo.

I still do like Louis and Theo though. I just think they are both a bit 'urban cool' to quote dragonpeahead (if I may coin your phrase).

Both great names still, they were probably on my lists 5 and 3 yrs ago.

Definitely still love Leo though. I am not catholic but I seem to like Pope's names. God only knows why. I love Gregory, Benedict, Dominic..... John!

Actually, was there a pope called Louis? Or was that a king?

I've waffled on for too long now.

madame · 05/04/2008 20:04

I think Theo is a much cooler name

mrz · 05/04/2008 20:04

No lots of names of children I have taught would be acceptable it's only the ones that have negative connotations I couldn't consider.

belgo · 05/04/2008 19:51

I also don't like Lewis that much. Louis is far nicer IMO.

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EllenJane · 05/04/2008 19:50

Oh no, I can't stand Lewis! Definitely Lou-ee.

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EllenJane · 05/04/2008 19:49

Louis - Lou-ee

Are they naughty boys' names? My (rather snobby) friend said that Theo is a bit 'lowbrow' now. I tend to not listen too much to what she has to say though :0)

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ScubaDuba · 05/04/2008 19:48

Theo is nice, reminds me of Theo Paphitis from Dragon's Den, not keen on Louis, prefer Lewis (no ambiguity about pronunciation!).

belgo · 05/04/2008 19:47

yes Louis should be pronounced the french way. which is way I asked how do people pronounce it.

BrassicMonkey · 05/04/2008 19:46

Like both, but prefer Louis spelt as Lewis, unless you're pronouncing it Lewy (which I don't really like).

belgo · 05/04/2008 19:46

mrz, that must limit your choice!