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Louis

Meaning: famous warrior · Origin: Germanic (via French) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

The French form of Clovis (Germanic Chlodovech), 'famous in battle'. Eighteen kings of France bore it.

Famous people named Louis

Louis Armstrong (musician)
Louis Pasteur (scientist)
Louis Braille (inventor)

Nicknames

Lou, Louie

Variants & related names

Luis, Luigi, Ludwig, Lewis

Louis name art

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FAQ

What does the name Louis mean?

Louis means “famous warrior”. It comes from Germanic (via French).

Is Louis a popular name?

Louis is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Louis?

Lou, Louie.

What are other forms of Louis?

Luis, Luigi, Ludwig, Lewis.

Similar names

Frank · Bruno · Leonard · Reggie · Albie · Louie

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.