Lou - girls name

Lou name popularity, meaning and origin

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Lou name meaning:

The name Lou is a shortened form of the name Louis or Louise and can be both a boy's or girl's name. The meaning of the name Lou can vary depending on its origin, but it is generally associated with qualities such as "fame" or "renown." In French, Louis is derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, which means "famous warrior." Thus, the name Lou can be seen as carrying a similar connotation of being well-known or respected.

Lou is a simple yet charming name that can also be interpreted as a diminutive form of other names such as Lucy or Lucille. In this case, the name can convey meanings such as "light" or "illumination." Lou is a popular name choice for parents who prefer shorter and more informal names for their children. It has a timeless and versatile quality that can suit various individuals across different cultures and backgrounds.

Origin: German

Form of Louis. Famous in battle.

Categories

Unisex names

Related names

Louis , Aloisia, Aloysius , Eloisa , Lewis , Lou , Louie , Louisa , Ludovic , Luis , Luisa , Luiza , Lula

Other girls names beginning with L

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 5581 out of 5581

3 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -5581
  • 5yrs

    -5581
  • 1yr

    -88

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Lou

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