Roux (French)- boy

[Eleanore42]

I'm looking for thoughts on the name Roux ---pronounced row. My great uncle has this middle name and we are looking for something that shows our French Heritage.

Do people just think of roux sauce? Like it/hate it?

Yes, the difference in the ou and u pronunciation is very important in French. If you mispronounce merci beaucoup you can end up telling someone "thank you, nice arse"🤣

That is a fantastic example. I’m going to remember that!

This is making me think of kids named Maison.

Since when is it pronounced Row?

Birmingham?

How about Rou. (like Rou Reynolds)
Yes, Rou is pronounced row (like an argument not like row your boat), whereas I'd assume Roux was pronounced Roo.