Louise Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Louise Name at a Glance

Name	Louise
Meaning	Famous in war.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Louise Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Louise 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.

Louise Name Origin

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

Is Louise a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Louise

When considering Louise 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.