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Louisa Jane or Jane Louisa

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ChristmasCarolines · 13/04/2021 23:51

I know Jane is a bit of a marmite name for many (plain Jane etc) but I really really don't feel that way. I adore Jane and Louisa for different reasons equally and can't decide which should go first... would appreciate any feedback Smile

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DramaAlpaca · 13/04/2021 23:53

I love both names too.

Louisa Jane has the best flow, I think.

wishing3 · 13/04/2021 23:54

I prefer Louisa Jane. Lovely!

Changingwiththetimes · 13/04/2021 23:55

Louise Jane sounds better

Changingwiththetimes · 13/04/2021 23:56

Sorry louisa

iamaclumsytwat · 14/04/2021 00:01

Louisa Jane 100% Flows much better. Gorgeous names x

iamaclumsytwat · 14/04/2021 00:02

My sister is Louisa Anne wish there was an edit facility Smile

LadyWithLapdog · 14/04/2021 00:32

It’s got to be J-Lo :)

Both are nice.

Doona · 14/04/2021 00:33

Jane Louisa

iamaclumsytwat · 14/04/2021 00:34

@LadyWithLapdog hadn't thought of J-Lo. There you go OP, Louisa Jane it is, can't have a J-Lo!

Happycat1212 · 14/04/2021 00:43

I think Louisa Jane flows better

Anystarinthesky · 14/04/2021 00:56

Louisa Jane sounds better

Ninkanink · 14/04/2021 00:57

Louisa Jane is much better - flows nicely.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 14/04/2021 02:38

Jane Louisa. Jane is so classic and strong sounding with some wonderful namesakes - it really needs to make a comeback. Louisa is pretty but I'm not keen on the nn Lou personally and I think it might be unavoidable.

AnyaMoondial · 14/04/2021 06:01

Jane should be the first name as it is such a brilliant name!

KoalaOok · 14/04/2021 06:16

Louisa Jane

Synchrony · 14/04/2021 06:42

Louisa Jane flows better but personally I prefer the name Jane so I'd go Jane Louisa.

Billandben444 · 14/04/2021 06:53

The middle name will never be used unless you're cross with her so choose the one you like best to go first.

zigaziga · 14/04/2021 07:10

@Billandben444

The middle name will never be used unless you're cross with her so choose the one you like best to go first.
This.

I like Louisa Jane the best but if you like the name Jane use that. Middle names are never used are they? I don’t know the middle names of my DC’s friends who I see pretty often for instance, my oldest DC knows his middle name but it’s never been used. Can’t remember the last time I heard my own middle name said out loud..
it would be a shame to waste a name you really love by putting it as a middle.

Kokeshi123 · 14/04/2021 07:34

Agree with PP--both combinations are nice, but use the name you love best as the first one. Middle names do not get used much.

So---Jane Louisa

Dietcokeaddiction · 14/04/2021 07:55

I much prefer Louisa so I would pick that.

pilates · 14/04/2021 08:04

Louisa Jane is gorgeous

Ellieboolou33 · 14/04/2021 08:06

Louisa Jane

Louisa is a beautiful name but I am bias as I have one!

Tambourina · 14/04/2021 08:07

Louisa Jane

TheFoz · 14/04/2021 08:09

Louisa Jane is lovely.

HunkyPunk · 14/04/2021 08:12

Which name goes best with your surname?