What are your thoughts on this "old fashion" name?

[RubyRainbows]

My friend likes old-fashion ("old lady" names as she calls them) and is considering naming her daughter after a special relative. The name is -

Lois

Any feedback I can share with her?

It's not to my liking personally - but I think it has potential. It's similar to names that I see on here often that are well liked - like Alice, Elise, etc.

I know a lot of ppl like vintage names... and "L" names... and I bet there are guys out there who would like the Superman connection to this name.

Plus it's a Greek name which means "most desirable" - which is a nice meaning.

I'm just wondering why I never see the name Lois on here - I don't recall ever seeing it on anyone's lists?!

 

[stiletto_mom]

Lois is a nice name, but I think of Family Guy.

 

[staralfur]

I know a few Lois' all in their 40s and 50s, so to me it feels a bit dated but not quite enough to be considered cool and vintage. Maybe in another 20 years or so?

I do really like Eloise though which I think has a more pretty and vintage feel but is quite similar.

 

[RubyRainbows]

Oh good call! I've never seen the show Family Guy so it didn't occur to me - I bet most ppl associate the name with that show though!

 

[mummyruston]

I like lois and think of lois lane...

My DD is Evelyn and if bump is pink dd2 will be Edith so very much an old lady name liker over here.

 

[ellahopesky]

i like it, very pretty and unusual yet still recognisable. i know 2 Lois's. however, family guy has ruined it for me! x

 

[emyandpotato]

Definitely reminds me of Family Guy. I agree that it's similar to Eloise and Esme and those sorts of names, so it could definitely work. I don't like any of those type of names though really, and don't like Lois either.

 

[Eleanor ace]

I know a few Lois's, 1 who is 21, 2 in their early 30's and a couple of others who are in their late 40's/early 50's. I'm not a big fan of the name but I can see the appeal- it is quite traditional but not overused.

 

[gingajewel]

My lo's best friend is called Lois and she is five, I think its a beautiful name, not to out there but still unique.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I have never thought of the name as old lol I know 2 Lois that are 12 and 16. I like it z

 

[twinmummy06]

Only Lois I've ever known was my Grandmother.
To be honest it's definitely not my style either. Too old lady for me.
Eloise isn't too bad, and that's oldish right?

 

[loeylo]

It's my name and I'm 26. When I was younger it was really unusual, I hated it until I was about 14 but now I love it.

I am complimented on my name all the time actually. I think it is becoming more common here and I don't know anyone who considers it old fashioned, just more unusual I guess. It is way more common in America than it is in the UK!

 

[catty]

I know a Louis that gets called Lola. I think they liked Lola but wanted a name she can use when older too

 

[mh_ccl]

I like it. I am biased because I favor more old fashioned names though, so we have an Eleanor (Nora) and are leaning toward Meredith for #2.