Lulu Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lulu is listed in our database as a girl name of English origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Lucy: Variant of Lucia: Light. Pet form of the names Louise or Louella”.

Lulu Name at a Glance

Name Lulu
Meaning Diminutive of Lucy: Variant of Lucia: Light. Pet form of the names Louise or Louella.
Origin English
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Lulu Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lulu means “Diminutive of Lucy: Variant of Lucia: Light. Pet form of the names Louise or Louella”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lulu Name Origin

Our database records Lulu under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lulu a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lulu is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lulu

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