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Louis, Digby or Rufus?

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TOWIL · 15/05/2011 22:02

Louis (DH is half French), Digby (too crazy?) or Rufus (too on-trend?)

All very different I know, but which do you like best?

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EveryonesJealousOfGingers · 15/05/2011 22:06

Louis, because I am afraid I think the other two are dogs names! :D

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TOWIL · 15/05/2011 22:06

What I mean about Rufus is, is it too yummy mummy?

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typsical · 15/05/2011 22:09

Love Rufus!

Never been a fan of Louis, and Digby reminds me of a mole (but I can't put my finger on why!)

Go with Rufus for sure!!

emmanumber3 · 15/05/2011 22:13

My mum was going to be called Digby if she'd been a boy Grin. Apart from that, I've never heard the name be used, so it's certainly unusual. It's one of those names though that I have no idea whether I like or loathe, odd person that I am Confused.

Rufus is most definitely a dog. I would never go near the name for a child.

Louis is my favourite of the three - provided it is pronounced the french way and not as Lewis. IMO if a name is pronounced Lewis it should be spelt Lewis Blush.

Sorry to be no help at all!

seeksnewnamewithgsoh · 15/05/2011 22:14

I love Digby! Rufus seems a bit rah (whatever that means Hmm) to me. Louis is nice too, seeing as your DH is half french, otherwise it's a bit 'trying too hard' but again, I don't know why.

RitaMorgan · 15/05/2011 22:14

Louis is the only name for a person there Grin

Rufus and Digby are beloved family pets. Possibly labradors.

missmiss · 15/05/2011 22:14

Louis is quite nice but it's too popular - there are millions round here (SW London). I really like Digby but you'd have to be confident about using it because I imagine it might raise a few eyebrows.

Rufus also nice but a bit non-descript; I much prefer it to Louis, though.

MordechaiVanunu · 15/05/2011 22:15

Louis.

A long tine favourite. Classy and classic but not dull.

Others a bit trying hard, which is not necessarily a bad thing as classic can be a bit too scared to be noticed, the key is: do you love it?

I think Rufus could be a name I love on a boy I adored. Very cute actually.

I changed my mind ditch Louis go with Rufus.

HTH.

blackeyeddog · 15/05/2011 22:15

Nice names, but I love Digby. Digby is so cool.

I also like Hector but that's by the by.

exoticfruits · 15/05/2011 22:29

Louis-the other 2 are great for dogs.

didldidi · 15/05/2011 22:33

none - they're all too poncey

exoticfruits · 15/05/2011 22:37

I wouldn't like Louis- except that her DH is half French.

CDMforever · 15/05/2011 22:40

LOVE Rufus!
Louis is very popular in these parts and Digby is the Biggest Dog in the World, isn't he??!!
Similar to Rufus is Reuben?????

baskingseals · 15/05/2011 22:44

absolutely love Rufus
do it do it

CristinaTheAstonishing · 15/05/2011 22:48

Louis is my favourite.

megbess · 16/05/2011 08:23

Louis

MercurySoccer · 16/05/2011 08:44

Rufus is a great name, I like it.

Don't like Louis or Digby.

BulletWithAName · 16/05/2011 09:14

Louis. Digby is a dog.

LetThereBeRock · 16/05/2011 09:27

Rufus is lovely.Louis is nice. Digby is a terrible name.

toughdecisions · 16/05/2011 09:31

Love Digby.
Most well known one is that business man who was chair of CBI.

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TOWIL · 16/05/2011 11:36

I think Digby is a no-go as I've not had the best responses fro friends either!

I think it will be between Rufus & Louis.

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tammytoby · 16/05/2011 11:38

I love Digby - very cool imo. Rufus is nice too.

I'm not keen on Louis, especially pronounced Lou-is.

diddl · 16/05/2011 11:41

Digby or Rufus.