Lou
LOO
Popularity
#2541
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
38,049
Peak Year
#1,547 in 1954
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Short form of Louis or Louise, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lou Gehrig
Legendary American baseball player.
Lou Reed
American musician and songwriter.
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