Lou Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lou Name at a Glance

Name	Lou
Meaning	Famous in war.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lou Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lou means “Famous in war”. 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.

Lou Name Origin

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

Is Lou a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lou

When considering Lou for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.