My name is Lois and I have no problem with that. Lois is an old Bible name (Timothy's grandmother's name was Lois). My sister, however, was blessed with the name Nellie. She hates it with a passion. However, I always remind her that whatever happens to her in her life she does have something to be thankful for. My dad wanted to name her Minnie Pearl because that was about the time she was becoming poplular. So, Nellie was the name that won out. It turns out that Nellie was a very popular name at one time. Some parents just don't think, do they? I've known people by the name of Minnie and some by the name of Pearl and they were/are lovely people. That is just not my preference in names.