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Male Name

Louis

lwi
ˈluː.ɪs
ˈluː.i
lu.ˈi
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

alpinists
American Horror Story characters
Angelina Ballerina characters
Anne Rice characters
Annie characters
architects
artists
authors
bandleaders
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic160%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class80%
wholesome80%
strong80%
refined120%
strange65%
simple65%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

French form of Ludovicus, the Latinized form of Ludwig. This was the name of 18 kings of France, starting with Louis I the son of Charlemagne. Others include Louis IX (Saint Louis) who led two crusades and Louis XIV (called the Sun King) who was the ruler of France during the height of its power, the builder of the Palace of Versailles, and the longest reigning monarch in the history of Europe. It was also borne by kings of Germany (as Ludwig), Hungary (as Lajos), and other places.Apart from roy...

Related Names

hlud

Roots

hlut

Roots

wig

Roots

Loïc

Variants

Ludovic

Variants

Lewis

Variants

Lowie

Variants

Ludovicus

Variants

Lou

Diminutives

Louison

Diminutives

Lew

Diminutives

Lou

Diminutives

Louie

Diminutives

Louise

Feminine Forms

Lou

Feminine Forms

Louisette

Feminine Forms

Louison

Feminine Forms

Louisa

Feminine Forms

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