I have a good friend named Lois, and I've known a few others over the years. Maybe it's a regional thing? I'm from NY and I think it's a lovely name. I remember reading a book or play in a hs English class, in which there was a character named Lois, and the teacher was very insistent that it be pronounced "Loyce," rhyming w/ Joyce. There happened to be a Lois in the class, who gave her a big argument about it. [Not suggesting that pronunciation; just telling the story.]
I have a good friend named Lois, and I've known a few others over the years. Maybe it's a regional thing? I'm from NY and I think it's a lovely name. I remember reading a book or play in a hs English class, in which there was a character named Lois, and the teacher was very insistent that it be pronounced "Loyce," rhyming w/ Joyce. There happened to be a Lois in the class, who gave her a big argument about it. [Not suggesting that pronunciation; just telling the story.]