Louise
Louise is a Christian girl name of French, from Germanic origin, meaning “Famous in battle”.
| Meaning | Famous in battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Germanic |
| Pronunciation | loo-EEZ |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United Kingdom, Denmark, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Louise
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, ultimately from the Frankish Hludowig, 'famous battle'. It has been used by royalty across Europe, including several queens and princesses, and is common as a middle name in English. Saint Louise de Marillac co-founded the Daughters of Charity with Vincent de Paul in the seventeenth century. It is often paired with other names, as in Anne-Louise or Marie-Louise in French.
Is Louise a Christian name?
Louise is used by Christian families partly in honour of Saint Louise de Marillac, patron of social workers; it is not biblical.
How popular is Louise?
Very widely known; common as a middle name in English-speaking countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louise mean?
Louise means 'Famous in battle'. It is of French, from Germanic origin.
Is Louise a Christian name?
Louise is used by Christian families partly in honour of Saint Louise de Marillac, patron of social workers; it is not biblical.
How do you pronounce Louise?
Louise is pronounced loo-EEZ.
Is Louise a boy or girl name?
Louise is usually a girl name.