Louis or Jenson?

CharlotteB94 · 2024-07-10T14:24:33+00:00

My favourite baby boy name is Louis, husband loves Jenson. Which do you prefer?

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Blackcats7 · 12/07/2024 17:30

Neither.

JimNast · 12/07/2024 17:28

@PumpkinsAndCoconuts , accents and pronunciations can vary within a country. Countries like France, Spain and Italy have regional languages. I don't know about Germany.

I know a Luis and he doesn't say his name as Lewis. It's more like a Lu-eess (short syllables)

@Georgie743 , that's not very nice of you.

Georgie743 · 12/07/2024 13:27

Such different vibes. Louis is classic. Jensen is very chavvy / naughty boy / you know they'll end up in jail. It's similar to Jackxxsen, Tyler, Tyrone, Jayden, Brayden etc

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 12/07/2024 13:18

JimNast · 12/07/2024 08:42

Does it really matter how it's pronounced in Germany or the USA?

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and it isn’t necessary true either. I - native German speaker that I am - happen to know at least one German Louis whose name is pronounce Loui/without the S.

Luis is a different matter, btw.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 12/07/2024 13:13

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 10/07/2024 23:40

Louis - but only if pronounced properly!

I agree.

Or Lewis.

SallyWD · 12/07/2024 09:56

Louis is a nice classic name. I don't like Jenson because it's one of those surname names which I always dislike. I think they sound American.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 12/07/2024 09:56

Our cat is Louie - he is definitely a naughty boy.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 12/07/2024 09:45

Louis - pronounced Louie, not Lewis.

Jenson is a pupil referral unit name.

JimNast · 12/07/2024 09:42

FWIW, Jenson would be Yens-on in Germany.

JimNast · 12/07/2024 08:42

MerryMarys · 12/07/2024 07:56

In Germany Louis is pronounced Luis

It's only the French who don't pronounce the S in Louis

That's probably why the Louie spelling is becoming more popular in the UK

Does it really matter how it's pronounced in Germany or the USA?

AstonMartha · 12/07/2024 08:00

Out of the two I prefer Louis but not keen on either.

Jenson is rough.

MerryMarys · 12/07/2024 07:56

In Germany Louis is pronounced Luis

It's only the French who don't pronounce the S in Louis

That's probably why the Louie spelling is becoming more popular in the UK

Spirallingdownwards · 12/07/2024 07:48

MerryMarys · 11/07/2024 08:03

Two of my DC had a Louis-said-Lewis in their class!

Most non French pronounce Louis as Lou-is.
For example St Louis in Missouri

Louie is the more popular spelling in the UK for that reason

Most non French people don't pronounce it incorrectly, perhaps most Americans do but then they pronounce all sorts of English words in a different way to other English speaking countries including England.

I have never come across anyone called and spelled Louie in the UK but have in the US

Topoftheflops · 12/07/2024 07:44

JimNast · 11/07/2024 09:24

Can you imagine a Prince Jenson?

😁

MerryMarys · 12/07/2024 07:41

I can’t think of anyone spelt “Louie” (which surprise surprise autocorrects to Louis) except King Louie in The Jungle Book.
Nor do I know any Louis pronounced Lewis.

Well, they definitely exist!

BoleynMemories13 · 11/07/2024 19:16

MerryMarys · 11/07/2024 08:03

Two of my DC had a Louis-said-Lewis in their class!

Most non French pronounce Louis as Lou-is.
For example St Louis in Missouri

Louie is the more popular spelling in the UK for that reason

Whilst the spelling Louie has overtaken Louis in the name charts in the last few years, I strongly disagree that 'most' people here would pronounce Louis like Lewis. Maybe in America, but in the UK it's definitely still pronounced correctly by most people! Even more so since the birth of Prince Louis I would say.

I understand why some people are opting for Louie, as they fear mispronunciation of Louis, but it's such a shame that the classic spelling isn't the most commonly used here any more. Not that there's much in it, mind. Louie has only ever been a few places ahead of Louis since it first overtook.

DinnaeFashYersel · 11/07/2024 16:50

Louis or Lewis is great.

Jenson is awful.

twentysevendresses · 11/07/2024 16:50

Not Jenson! Awful name!

Louis is lovely 🥰

Blink282 · 11/07/2024 16:33

I think they both sound like “naughty names” if i’m completely honest, but Jensen much more so.

ffsgloria · 11/07/2024 16:24

Louis definitely, much more classic sounding.

Bumbletown · 11/07/2024 16:23

pinkpirlie · 11/07/2024 16:11

@Bumbletown in the midlands. I know at least 6 Louis/Louie born in the past year. The only other name that popped up a few times, but no where near as often, is Arthur.
It must be a new trend perhaps. My little one is only 9 months and before that I had no contact with small children.

Oh wow! Maybe a localised trend. Interesting how that happens. In my world that seems to be Frankie and Ottilie - I know at least 6 of each, yet neither seem to be that high in the charts!

pinkpirlie · 11/07/2024 16:11

@Bumbletown in the midlands. I know at least 6 Louis/Louie born in the past year. The only other name that popped up a few times, but no where near as often, is Arthur.
It must be a new trend perhaps. My little one is only 9 months and before that I had no contact with small children.

Bumbletown · 11/07/2024 13:44

pinkpirlie · 11/07/2024 13:33

In case it bothers you, there are sooooo many Louis/Louie born in the past 12 months. I would say around 40-50% the new baby boys in my circles (I have a 9 month old). No other name has come up multiple times. Perhaps it is a regional thing, but who knows!

Where are you based? I have 3 children under 6 and don’t know a single Louis/ Louie born in the last 5 years amongst my family/friends. It’s all Ezra, Jude, Theo, Arlo, Frank(ie), Luca/Lucas around here!

I think Louis is the much nicer of the 2 op

pinkpirlie · 11/07/2024 13:33

In case it bothers you, there are sooooo many Louis/Louie born in the past 12 months. I would say around 40-50% the new baby boys in my circles (I have a 9 month old). No other name has come up multiple times. Perhaps it is a regional thing, but who knows!

WestendVBroadway · 11/07/2024 13:21

I love Louis ( pronounced Louie) not keen on Jenson, however it is your child so your decision. Many people do not like the unusual name I gave my DD( she likes it fortunately) but that has absolutely no bearing on what I think.