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Louis or Jenson?

61 replies

CharlotteB94 · 10/07/2024 15:24

My favourite baby boy name is Louis, husband loves Jenson. Which do you prefer?

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AstonMartha · 12/07/2024 08:00

Out of the two I prefer Louis but not keen on either.

Jenson is rough.

JimNast · 12/07/2024 08:42

MerryMarys · 12/07/2024 07:56

In Germany Louis is pronounced Luis

It's only the French who don't pronounce the S in Louis

That's probably why the Louie spelling is becoming more popular in the UK

Does it really matter how it's pronounced in Germany or the USA?

JimNast · 12/07/2024 09:42

FWIW, Jenson would be Yens-on in Germany.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 12/07/2024 09:45

Louis - pronounced Louie, not Lewis.

Jenson is a pupil referral unit name.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 12/07/2024 09:56

Our cat is Louie - he is definitely a naughty boy.

SallyWD · 12/07/2024 09:56

Louis is a nice classic name. I don't like Jenson because it's one of those surname names which I always dislike. I think they sound American.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 12/07/2024 13:13

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 10/07/2024 23:40

Louis - but only if pronounced properly!

I agree.

Or Lewis.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 12/07/2024 13:18

JimNast · 12/07/2024 08:42

Does it really matter how it's pronounced in Germany or the USA?

and it isn’t necessary true either. I - native German speaker that I am - happen to know at least one German Louis whose name is pronounce Loui/without the S.

Luis is a different matter, btw.

Georgie743 · 12/07/2024 13:27

Such different vibes. Louis is classic. Jensen is very chavvy / naughty boy / you know they'll end up in jail. It's similar to Jackxxsen, Tyler, Tyrone, Jayden, Brayden etc

JimNast · 12/07/2024 17:28

@PumpkinsAndCoconuts , accents and pronunciations can vary within a country. Countries like France, Spain and Italy have regional languages. I don't know about Germany.

I know a Luis and he doesn't say his name as Lewis. It's more like a Lu-eess (short syllables)

@Georgie743 , that's not very nice of you.

Blackcats7 · 12/07/2024 17:30

Neither.

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