Meaning: Famous in battle
The story
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis. The Germanic roots behind that family combine fame with battle; today the spelling is used across several European languages.
Spellings & variants
- Louisa
- Luise
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Louise comes from French.
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