Gender: Female
Origin: German, Germanic
Meaning: Renowned Warrior, Form of Louis, Famous in Battle
Pronunciation: loo, /luː/, L UW
Popularity Rank: #2,473
Comes from the Old High German name 'Chlodovech', meaning 'famous warrior'. It can also be a diminutive of names like Louisa or Louis.
The name Lou is of German, Germanic origin and means Renowned Warrior, Form of Louis, Famous in Battle, Famous Warrior, Famous warrior or diminutive of other names.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lou is commonly found in France, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: loo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /luː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L UW
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Lou is recorded 26,403 times globally, ranking it as the 2,473th most common name worldwide.
Lou is most prevalent in France, with 10,215 occurrences, making it the 345th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Lou is found among 1 in every 128 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #345 | 1 : 128 |
| United States of America | #1,029 | 1 : 420 |
| United Kingdom | #577 | 1 : 208 |
| Algeria | #710 | 1 : 661 |
| Morocco | #1,582 | 1 : 1,191 |
| Tunisia | #909 | 1 : 677 |
| Belgium | #843 | 1 : 455 |
| Canada | #1,157 | 1 : 789 |
| Netherlands | #1,717 | 1 : 1,009 |
| Italy | #4,060 | 1 : 3,187 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lou from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Lou-ve (combining Lou with a hint of her alluring nature), Lou-siana (alluding to a sultry, mysterious quality), Calm Lou (a simple, direct acknowledgement of her composure), Professor Lou (playing on her lecturing trait), The Ice Queen (referencing her calm and slightly aloof demeanor), Serene Lou (highlighting her peaceful nature), Silent Lou (emphasizing her calm and reserved side), ,
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