Lois Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lois Name at a Glance

Name	Lois
Meaning	Variant of Heloise: Derived from the Old German name Helewidis, meaning hale and wide. Also a French form of Louise.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lois Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lois means “Variant of Heloise: Derived from the Old German name Helewidis, meaning hale and wide. Also a French form of Louise”. 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.

Lois Name Origin

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

Is Lois a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lois

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