Louisa?

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ThisPhantomPlopsPumpkins · 21/10/2009 22:06

Now my boy name is sorted, I shall move on.

Love Louisa, but don't like it shortened to Lou.

Is it inevitable?

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ThisPhantomPlopsPumpkins · 21/10/2009 22:46

My DD's name is one that could also be shortened and so far hasn't been so I suppose I might be worrying for nothing.

It is a lovely name, I don't mind Lulu and Lula it's just Lou that bothers me for some reason. Irrational I know!

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cloelia · 21/10/2009 22:41

My Louisa is now 13 and her name has never been shortened; a few people try Lou but it has never stuck; I love the name and am so glad we chose it. I think she likes it too and she has no other friends with the same name. She hates being called Louise! I picked a second name beginning with L too and like the alliteration. Can highly recommend it as a happy and successful choice.

mazzystartled · 21/10/2009 22:33

I know 2 little Louisas and a Louise

Louise is NEVER shortened

The Louisas get called Lulu and Lula

TabithaTwitchet · 21/10/2009 22:18

It is my name

Only one person has ever called me Lou, my best friend in Primary School. Everyone else has always used my full name.

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