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Luther

Pronunciation: [ l-OOTH-er ]

Girl Name #48,911 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Luther is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OOTH-er.

Parents who love the name Luther often also consider Lula, Lucy, Lulu .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#48,911
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Lut Luy Lutie Luthie

Also a Boy Name

Luther is also used as a boy name, ranked #1499.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luther

Is Luther a boy or girl name?
Luther is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48911. As a boy name, it is ranked #1499. Luther is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Luther?
Luther is pronounced l-OOTH-er.
How popular is the name Luther?
Luther is currently ranked #48911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Luther?
Common nicknames for Luther include Lut, Luy, Lutie, and Luthie.
Is Luther a common or rare name?
Luther is an uncommon name, ranked #48911 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Luther

Luther is a girl name .

Is Luther a boy or girl name? Luther is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,911 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,499. Luther is more commonly used as a boy name.

Luther is currently ranked #48,911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Luther include Lut, Luy, Lutie, and Luthie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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