Male Name
Louis
lwi
ˈluː.ɪs
ˈluː.i
lu.ˈi
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
alpinists
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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...