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Lou
"Diminutive of Louis: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech' Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal family for hundreds of years Famous Bearer: Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (l900-1971); Diminutive of..."
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- Western numerology
- 3
- Indian numerology
- 7
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What does Lou mean?
Lou is a baby name with French, Latin context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Diminutive of Louis: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech' Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal....
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Louella
Girl
English
Famous elf Also a compound of the names Lou and Ella; Feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Renowned fighter; Make amends
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Louisa
Girl
French
Feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Renowned fighter; Latin feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Famous Bearer: Louisa M Alcott, who wrote 'Little Women'(1868)
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Brother names
Brothers for Lou
Bertie
Boy
French
A diminutive of Bertram, Bertrand, Albert, and other names ending in -bert Noble, bright Variant of Bert, meaning industrious; Diminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven Philosopher and...
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Jeffrey
Boy
French
Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning: district, traveler, or peaceful pledge; Divine...
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Paul
Boy
French
Little Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books; little one; small
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Orson
Boy
French
bear; Bear cub Famous Bearer: American actor/director Orson Welles; Bear like; Ormond's son; spearman's son
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Sisters for Lou
Louella
Girl
English
Famous elf Also a compound of the names Lou and Ella; Feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Renowned fighter; Make amends
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Louisa
Girl
French
Feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Renowned fighter; Latin feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior Famous Bearer: Louisa M Alcott, who wrote 'Little Women'(1868)
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