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Origin, Meaning, And History of Louis
Louis that represents bravery and has a royal connection. It is derived from the French word “Ludwig,” meaning ‘a famous warrior.’ In Germanic, the word can be traced back to the word “Hludwig,” which means ‘warrior’ and is associated with someone courageous.
The name bears several variations in different languages, including Lewis, Lou, Lewes, and Ludovic in English, Luay in Arabic, Luis in Spanish, and Lodewijk in Dutch.
The earliest mention of the name Louis can be found in the name of the King of France, Louis XIV, also known as Louis The Great or the Sun King. He reigned for over 72 years, the longest in French history, and was a strong-willed ruler who made his kingdom supremely powerful in Europe.
Louis IX, commonly referred to as Saint Louis or Louis the Saint, was the King of France and was the only French king to be canonized as a saint. St.Louis is also the name of the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It is known for its iconic Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s to honor 19th century American explorations.
Louis has been a popular name and has consistently ranked among the top 500 names in the US. Louis is the name of the fictional character in the American sitcom television series “Kate And Allie,” where Louis receives the impression that Kate likes him by mistake. Dr. Louis Faraday is the main antagonist in Disney’s science-fiction comedy film “Flight Of The Navigator” and has been shown as the lead scientist of NASA. Louis de Pointe du Lac was the name of a fictional character in “The Vampire Chronicles” series written by the American writer Anne Rice. He begins his life as a mortal man and is later transformed into a vampire, and is portrayed by Jacob Anderson.
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Famous People With The Name Louis
- Louis PasteurFrench chemist and microbiologist, renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.
- Louis ArmstrongAmerican trumpeter and vocalist, popularly known as “Satchmo”
- Louis BrailleFrench educator and inventor of the reading and writing system for the visually impaired ‘Braille’
- Louis VuittonFrench fashion designer and founder of the top-rated Louis Vuitton luxury fashion brand
- Louis A. JohnsonAmerican politician and attorney who served as the second US Secretary of Defense
Louis On The Popularity Chart
Louis has been on the popularity chart for many years and has consistently ranked among the top names in the US. Look at this graphic representation to understand better.
Popularity Over Time
The name Louis has remained popular since the 1980s, with its peak reaching in 1990, after which it dipped in popularity before taking a leap in 2010.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Louis was on the list of the top-ranking names in the 1980s, after which it gradually lost its seat and faded in popularity till 2010, when it earned a fair ranking and is still a popular name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Louis
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Names With Similar Meaning As Louis
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Name Numerology For Louis
