Louise

Meaning of Louise

Louise means 'famous warrior.' It comes from the Old German name Ludwig.

Louise has French, German roots — browse every French, German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Louise

Louise is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #516 in 2025 from #895 in 2016.

Notable people named Louise

• Louise Redknapp
  English singer and media personality
• Louise Fletcher
  American actress
• Louise Bourgeois
  French-American artist
• Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
  British Royal and artist
• Louise Erdrich
  American author

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Questions about the name Louise

What does the name Louise mean?

Louise means louise means 'famous warrior.' it comes from the old german name ludwig, and it comes from French, German origins.

Is Louise a boy's or a girl's name?

Louise is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Louise?

In 2025, Louise ranked #516 for girls, up from #540 the year before.

When was Louise most popular?

Louise peaked at #516 in 2025.