Louise is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Famous warrior; Germanic origin meaning "renowned fighter".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lou. As of 2023, Louise ranks #586 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #586 in 2023.
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loo-EEZ
Phonetic spelling
Currently #586 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Louise means “Famous warrior; Germanic origin meaning "renowned fighter".” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Louise is pronounced loo-EEZ.
Louise is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Louise currently ranks #586 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Louise include Lou.
Middle names that pair well with Louise include Louise Rose, Louise Grace, Louise Marie, Louise Jane.
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