Dutch · French

Milou

Pronounced mee-LOOShare

Meaning: Short form of Marie-Louise

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Dutch feminine name formed from Marie-Louise. In the French Tintin books, Milou is also the dog’s name; that fictional use does not determine the given name’s usual gender.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Milou comes from Dutch and French.

French

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Short form or blend of Lili and Louise

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French

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Possibly a blend of Léa and Anne

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Peace-associated, through Fen

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Dutch

Merel

Blackbird

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Dutch · Flemish

Linde

Dutch form of Linda

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German

Minna

Courtly love; also short for Wilhelmina

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