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Louise

Pronunciation: [ l-oo-EEZ ]

Boy Name #11,669 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Louise is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-oo-EEZ.

Parents who love the name Louise often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,669
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Lou Loy Louie Louiie

Also a Girl Name

Louise is also used as a girl name, ranked #538.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louise

Is Louise a boy or girl name?
Louise is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11669. As a girl name, it is ranked #538. Louise is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Louise?
Louise is pronounced l-oo-EEZ.
How popular is the name Louise?
Louise is currently ranked #11669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Louise?
Common nicknames for Louise include Lou, Loy, Louie, and Louiie.
Is Louise a common or rare name?
Louise is an uncommon name, ranked #11669 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Louise

Louise is a boy name .

Is Louise a boy or girl name? Louise is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,669 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #538. Louise is more commonly used as a girl name.

Louise is currently ranked #11,669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Louise include Lou, Loy, Louie, and Louiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Louise include Louis, Louie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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