Message: "Louis" - Behind the Name

Louis

by Piccadilly

4/26/2019, 2:15 PM

What do you think of the name Louis? How do you pronounce it? Do you prefer it or Lewis?

Thanks!

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- 2angelgoats +1

4/27/2019, 7:42 AM

It was my brother's favourite name when he was really small; for that reason, nearly all of the chickens or ducks we've ever owned have been called Louis, and I just can't separate it from that.

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 7:03 PM

That's such a sweet association! I can see where it would be a drawback though. :)

- Emily (e.mily) +1

4/27/2019, 3:19 AM

I really like the name. I pronounce it as loo-ee, I see it as a different name to Lewis. I like both Louis and Lewis but if I had to pick between the two I'd pick Louis.

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 7:02 PM

They are absolutely different names though Lewis is a medieval English form of Louis and sometimes used interchangeably by English speakers (at least when it comes to pronunciation) so I was curious to see which was preferred.

Thank you for sharing!

- Anneza +1

4/26/2019, 11:50 PM

I like Lewis. I expect Louis to have the French pronunciation or something close to it: silent -s definitely, unlike Lewis.

Not a name I'd ever consider. I prefer Louise, though probably not enough to use.

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 7:01 PM

I personally prefer Louisa to Louis (which I prefer to Lewis) but I definitely see where you're coming from!

Thanks for sharing how you'd pronounce it!

- Zina +1

4/26/2019, 10:42 PM

I'm in the year born 1999 and in school Louis (pronounced Louie) was the most common boys name in our grade. I like it :)

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 6:59 PM

I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that! It's a great name and should be used more often. :)

- Fictionfan861 (guest) +1

4/26/2019, 5:05 PM

I think Louis is a very solidable name. Very classic and respectable. I immediately pronounce it as lou-iss. Louis with or without the nn louie
I prefer this spelling the best as 'Lewis' is commonly seen as a surname. I can't as easily picture it as given name. Plus, I think Louis just looks nicer

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 6:59 PM

I think Louis looks nicer as well and prefer that spelling but I wasn't quite sure how others would be pronouncing it and which spelling / form of the name is preferred.

Thank you!

- Felie +2

4/26/2019, 4:36 PM

Hi !!!

I like Louis very much!! It is simple and regal.

I pronounce it in French (LWEE) or at least loo-EE.

I like Lewis too but I pronounce it something like LYOO-is. I don't know if it is right but it seems ok.

- KT (guest) +1

4/26/2019, 4:50 PM

That's how I pronounce it too. I like Lewis

- Piccadilly

4/27/2019, 6:58 PM

Thanks!

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