What does the name Louise mean?

The name Louise means "Famous warrior".

What is the origin of the name Louise?

Louise is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 559 babies were named Louise in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Louise is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Royal French

Births Last Year: 559 ↗

All-Time Total: 288,250

Peak Year: 1921

Louise is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior."

Girl names closely related to Louise

Eloise Ada Josephine Frances Matilda Nora Beatrice Sylvie

Boy names closely related to Louise

Frederick Henry Franklin Theodore Wesley Owen Simon Charles

Names with similar meaning to Louise

Aloysius Lewis Lou Louann Louie Louis Lu Luann

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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