Louis
Louis is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Famous in battle”.
| Meaning | Famous in battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | LOO-ee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium |
Meaning and origin of Louis
Louis comes from the Frankish Hludowig, from hlud, 'famous', and wig, 'battle, war'. Its older form Clovis belonged to the first king of the Franks, and eighteen French kings were named Louis, including Saint Louis IX. In English it is pronounced either 'LOO-ee' or 'LOO-iss'. Louis Pasteur and Louis Armstrong are famous bearers. Its English cousin Lewis developed from the same name and is common in Scotland.
Is Louis a Christian name?
Louis is a Christian name in France and beyond through Saint Louis IX, the crusader king, though its origin is Germanic rather than biblical.
How popular is Louis?
Popular in France and the UK; steady in the US.
Gifts with the name Louis
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louis mean?
Louis means 'Famous in battle'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Louis a Christian name?
Louis is a Christian name in France and beyond through Saint Louis IX, the crusader king, though its origin is Germanic rather than biblical.
How do you pronounce Louis?
Louis is pronounced LOO-ee.
Is Louis a boy or girl name?
Louis is usually a boy name.