ThinkabaraLouis: meaning and origin
Louis
“Famous warrior”
About the name Louis
Louis is a boy’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “famous warrior”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, girls)
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
More boy names starting with L
- Leander 👦Lion-man · Greek
- Leif 👦Heir, descendant; Leif Erikson the explorer · Scandinavian
- Leo 👦Lion · Latin
- Leonardo 👦Brave as a lion · Italian
- Levi 👦Joined, attached · Hebrew
- Liam 👦Strong-willed warrior; the Irish short form of William · Irish
- Lincoln 👦Lake colony; also the 16th US president · English
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
- Lorenzo 👦From Laurentum; crowned with laurel · Italian
- Luca 👦From Lucania; a form of Luke · Italian
Questions and answers
What does the name Louis mean?
Louis is a name of French origin. It means: famous warrior.
Is Louis a boy or girl name?
Louis is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Louis have?
Louis has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.