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About the name Louis

About the baby name Louis, at Click Baby Names.com

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If you like the name Louis, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.
Name meaning, variations & etymology
  • Means “famous in war” or “famous warrior”
  • A very common and popular name for European royalty
  • Commonly shortened to Lou
  • Pronounced “Looey” or “Loo-iss”
  • If pronounced “Loo-iss” it can also be spelled Lewis (which is also a common last name)
  • Some famous men named Louis: Louis Armstrong, Lou Ferrigno, Louis Gossett, Jr., Louis L’Amour, Louis Prima, Lou Diamond Phillips, Lou Reed
  • Prince Louis Arthur Charles is the name of the third child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
  • Famous for the song “Louie Louie” (below)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCY0bAPLZ1w

origin/Nationality

French

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baby Name length

5 letters (popular name length)

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