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Lois?

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LouLucky · 25/08/2021 20:16

I've seen Lois mentioned a couple of times recently and I actually really like it - what do you think?

I'm thinking of Lois pronounced 'Low-is', rather than the Welsh version, which is 'Loyce' (I think?)

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yourstroobly · 25/08/2021 20:16

Lovely Smile

DramaAlpaca · 25/08/2021 20:18

I really like it.

ChilliChoco · 25/08/2021 20:18

Only heard it pronounced Low-iss.
Love the name

Mrsjayy · 25/08/2021 20:20

I really like it. Only heard it as low is though.

PricklesTheHedgehog · 25/08/2021 20:22

Nice. Low-iss pronunciation.

Mrsjayy · 25/08/2021 20:22

Yes Low-iss sorry Smile

BikeRunSki · 25/08/2021 20:24

Nice name.

Until a few years ago, id only ever heard it fictionally, as Lois Lane, but now there are about 5 at DD's school - all in different years.

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LouLucky · 25/08/2021 20:29

@BikeRunSki

Nice name.

Until a few years ago, id only ever heard it fictionally, as Lois Lane, but now there are about 5 at DD's school - all in different years.

That's really interesting. I was having a look at the stats and apparently it's declining in popularity - it was 130th in the charts and is now 265th.
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snoopy8 · 25/08/2021 20:30

I just hear Peter griffin from Family Guy saying the name which slightly taints it for me sadly!

Happenchance · 25/08/2021 20:34

I like it.

BikeRunSki · 25/08/2021 20:38

@LouLucky, I think our village must be a bit of an anomaly in our density of Loises!

CorianderBee · 25/08/2021 20:39

I like it but it's very Family Guy sadly

LizzieBet14 · 25/08/2021 20:41

I think it's lovely! I've only taught one in 20+ years.

permaconfused · 25/08/2021 20:43

Love it. Beautiful name, Strong but feminine. I know one and she's ace.

thistimelastweek · 25/08/2021 20:43

Lovely

MondeoFan · 25/08/2021 20:47

I like it and only know one

Candyapple49 · 25/08/2021 20:49

I teach a 17 year old Lois and have always thought it is a lovely name . Only ever taught one in over 20 years .

rooarsome · 25/08/2021 20:50

It reminds me of Malcolm in the Middle- Lois is my favourite! It's also a lovely and fairly unusual name.

Papergirl1968 · 25/08/2021 21:06

I work with a Lois and I knew one as a child.
I know a Lowri (pronounced Lourie as in loud) which I also like.

HadEnoughOfBears · 25/08/2021 21:11

It's lovely.
I know 3 all different ages and they are all smart, beautiful lovely women

WhenZoomWasJustAnIceLolly · 25/08/2021 21:16

I think it’s lovely. In Wales she will have to correct the Loyce pronunciation a lot but in England I think Low-iss would be the default.

Classica · 25/08/2021 21:17

It's not a name that appeals to me. I know a couple and they're nice people but the name is a bit dull to my ears.

Cazzovuoi · 25/08/2021 21:19

I really like it, I think it’s cute!

Bryonyshcmyony · 25/08/2021 21:20

I know one and she has a sister called Gloria. Both lovely names. A

Bryonyshcmyony · 25/08/2021 21:20

That's a bit outing might ask for it to be deleted