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Honest opinions on Lois

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Salonly · 24/10/2009 21:01

DH is a fan, I'm not sure.

What's your opinion?

PS Clara is my current fave although I'm sure baby is a boy anyway.

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OneBabyPlease · 24/10/2009 23:51

My niece's name & I picked it - it's lovely & not common, go for it!

mathanxiety · 25/10/2009 04:25

I prefer Clara.

CarmenSanDiego · 25/10/2009 05:03

I thought of Family Guy

Not overly keen - prefer Clara.

JumeirahJane · 25/10/2009 05:09

Lois - I can't hear it in my head without an American accent. Unless you are American...

Clara Beatrice is simply beautiful.

nooka · 25/10/2009 05:32

Salanly not only are they out of the top 100, but Clara hasn't been in the top 1000 since the 1940s, and Lois since 1910! Both peaked in popularity in the 1900's when Clara was the 738th most popular name and Lois came in at 736. These names have not been popular for a while, and even when they were popular they weren't common.

I like Clara better too - Lois makes me think of Superman/Family Guy too.

ZippysMum · 25/10/2009 05:33

Clara Beatrice - lovely

lovemybabyboy · 25/10/2009 17:50

Lois is OK but I dont really like it that much..... I LOVE Clara, its such a beautiful name!

boodleboot · 26/10/2009 13:24

i really like the name Lois. Its makes me think of Lois Wilson. i know a little one and they call her both Lo and Issy for short

OrangeAnge · 26/10/2009 17:22

I love Lois too!

shockers · 26/10/2009 17:30

Love it!

sprogger · 26/10/2009 17:31

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henryhuggins · 26/10/2009 17:33

love it

Jamieandhismagictorch · 26/10/2009 17:49

I like it. Was on my list

Littlefish · 26/10/2009 17:52

I was at school with a Lois, but she prounounced it "Loys" (ie. to rhyme with Royce". I've never like it.

meemarsgotabrandnewbump · 26/10/2009 17:54

I love it - it was on our girl list when DS2 was born.

Bathsheba · 26/10/2009 18:18

I'm fairly ambivilent towards it but I know LOADS of them..!!

I know of at least 6 under the age of 5, so I suspect if you are trying to be a bit unusual then you might want to avoid.

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birdofthenorth · 27/10/2009 17:01

I LOVE Lois, to me it's pretty for a girl but could also be sassy and business like.

My husband hates it though I'm afraid, so that's a split vote for you!

Spicychicken · 27/10/2009 21:27

Lois is one of my favourites. I don't think any names escape assocation with someone famous so no reason not to use it IMO. Lois Lane is beautiful and refined anyway!

bamfusina · 27/10/2009 21:32

Like them both - Clarice just makes me think of Silence of the Lambs

CinderellaRach · 27/10/2009 21:44

Lois was my favourite name for a long time but now prefer
Lola
Lila Grace
Leyla Rose
SO much prettier than plain Lois x

sargentpooper · 27/10/2009 23:19

Clara is a lot better.

Lois = Family Guy.

wrongun · 27/10/2009 23:28

Lois is plain. Clara is the 'Claire' of the noughties.

allipalli · 28/10/2009 00:19

For some reason even though it's quite rare, it sounds dull to me.

jojackson · 03/04/2010 21:50

my daughter is called lois faye and is 16mth old. its a beautiful name and sounds very classy!!!!!!