Louis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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What does the name Louis mean? It is a masculine name of German and French origin, meaning “famous warrior.” Kings of France, such as Louis XIV, the Sun King, wore the name for hundreds of years. This is typically a boy’s name, but girls can also like it if they give it a cool nickname, like Lou or Louise.

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Similar Names like Louis 

Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

Lewis
Louie
Luca
Luis
Lou
Lucius
Ludwig
Lucien

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Owen
Theodore
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Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name? Great choices include the following:

Boy NamesGirl Names
LeoLouise
ArthurAmelia
FelixEvelyn
HenryCharlotte
OscarClara
JulianEleanor
AugustVivian
WalterStella
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