Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Louis or Jenson?

61 replies

CharlotteB94 · 10/07/2024 15:24

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

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
JimNast · 11/07/2024 13:08

@TheTripThatWasnt , he said it as 'Lewis Armstrong'.

NoDishiRishi · 11/07/2024 12:46

Or Loui as one of the kids at school spells it 🙈

TheTripThatWasnt · 11/07/2024 12:46

JimNast · 11/07/2024 12:41

@SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit , Louis Armstrong is pronounced Lewis Armstrong. I agree about the others.

It definitely isn't! Louis Armstrong is definitely pr loo-ee.

Poleowia · 11/07/2024 12:43

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 11/07/2024 12:37

Not true at all.

Louis Armstrong
Louis Theroux
Louis Tomlinson
Prince Louis
Louis Walsh

All spelt Louis and pronounced Lou-ee. Like it’s supposed to be.

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.

Show quote history

Louie is the most popular spelling currently in England and Wales, that is a fact. Search the names on dark greener, or look up on ONS. https://names.darkgreener.com/#louis

There might be more famous Louis’, but Louie spelling is used more. I much prefer Louis though myself.

Edited to add - I might have missed the point of your post. Yes Louis is still normally pronounced Lou-ee in the uk, not Lou-is like pp said!

Baby Names in England & Wales

Find the perfect name for your baby or spot naming trends - explore the names chosen for babies in England and Wales since 1996.

https://names.darkgreener.com/#louis

JimNast · 11/07/2024 12:41

@SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit , Louis Armstrong is pronounced Lewis Armstrong. I agree about the others.

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 11/07/2024 12:37

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

Not true at all.

Louis Armstrong
Louis Theroux
Louis Tomlinson
Prince Louis
Louis Walsh

All spelt Louis and pronounced Lou-ee. Like it’s supposed to be.

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.

JimNast · 11/07/2024 09:34

The standard pronunciation of Louis is Louie. Louie looks femimine or misspelled.
The 'lewis' I know is Lewis, which is fine.

lilyathena · 11/07/2024 09:32

Louis definitely. Jenson, I don't like at all.

saraclara · 11/07/2024 09:31

Sorry, but Jenson is awful. I'm not usually a snobby person, but that name brings out the worst in me.

JimNast · 11/07/2024 09:24

Can you imagine a Prince Jenson? Smile

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

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 10/07/2024 23:40

Louis - but only if pronounced properly!

Doodlebugbop · 10/07/2024 23:22

Louis.

There's a Jenson in dd's class, he gets called Jen or Jens which sounds like gents.

LizzieBet14 · 10/07/2024 21:23

Louis

thatstakingalongtimetoboil · 10/07/2024 20:56

Love both but I think Louis has the edge

BoleynMemories13 · 10/07/2024 20:51

ShutTheFuckUpCakes · 10/07/2024 20:43

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

Show quote history

Oh I know some people do, Louis Smith being a famous example. It makes me cringe.

If you're going to pick a French name/spelling, pronounce it properly!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 10/07/2024 20:47

Unless DH is called John (and therefore Jenson makes sense) then stick with Louis. I always find it strange that all the Harrison’s, Jackson’s, Hudson’s etc don’t match their fathers names - it’s almost like their mothers could be hinting at something…🤣

ShutTheFuckUpCakes · 10/07/2024 20:43

BoleynMemories13 · 10/07/2024 20:42

But Louis is Lew-ee, not Lew-iss.

Show quote history

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

BoleynMemories13 · 10/07/2024 20:42

Bjorkdidit · 10/07/2024 17:12

I suppose it depends if your last name is Hamilton or Button.

But Louis is Lew-ee, not Lew-iss.

BoleynMemories13 · 10/07/2024 20:39

Louis by a country mile! I'm a big fan of traditional names. If it's good enough for the royals...

Jenson is very common, and I don't mean popular. It's a classic 'naughty boy''s name'.

Beaverbridge · 10/07/2024 17:23

Louis

Hoppinggreen · 10/07/2024 17:23

Far be it from me to use the word Chavvy.
The Jensons I have known have been a bit ..............................

BusyCM · 10/07/2024 17:22

Bjorkdidit · 10/07/2024 17:12

I suppose it depends if your last name is Hamilton or Button.

That would be Lewis.... Louis is a different name.

PurpleReindeer2 · 10/07/2024 17:20

Louis

Bjorkdidit · 10/07/2024 17:12

I suppose it depends if your last name is Hamilton or Button.