Louis
Meaning of Louis
Louis is a classic male name with French origins, pronounced as LOO-ee in English and loo-EE in French. It's a timeless choice that has enjoyed consistent popularity over the years. Variations of the name include Lewis and Luis, providing diverse options for those who love the sound but want a different spelling. In the United States, Louis has always been well-received, maintaining its position within the top 300 baby names for boys since 1880. It reached peak popularity during the late 1920s and early 1930s. The name's enduring appeal makes it an excellent choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive moniker for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LOO-ee (/luːi/)
French
- Pronunced as loo-EE (/lwi/)
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Notable People Named Louis
| Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was the longest-reigning monarch of France and a prominent figure in the Age of Absolutism. |
| Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist known for his groundbreaking work in vaccination, pasteurization, and bacteriology, credited with saving millions of lives through the development of vaccines for rabies and anthrax. |
| Louis Armstrong, also known as "Satchmo" and "Pops", was a highly influential American trumpeter and vocalist in the jazz genre, with a career spanning five decades and receiving numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. |
| Louis XVI was the final king of France before the monarchy was overthrown in the French Revolution. |
| Louis William Tomlinson is an English singer, songwriter, and producer who gained fame as a member of the popular boy band One Direction after auditioning on The X Factor in 2010. |
| Louis Riel was a Canadian politician and founder of Manitoba, known for leading resistance movements to defend Métis rights and identity. |
| Louis St. Laurent - Louis Stephen St. Laurent was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 12th prime minister of Canada from 1948 to 1957. |
| Louis Henry Sullivan was an influential American architect known as the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism," and a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. |
| Louis Dearborn L'Amour was a prolific American novelist known for his popular Western fiction works, historical fiction, and non-fiction writing. |
| Louis Isadore Kahn was an influential Estonian-born American architect known for founding his own atelier and teaching at prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Architecture and the University of Pennsylvania. |
| Louis Silvie Zamperini was an American World War II veteran, Olympic distance runner, and Christian Evangelist who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and set a new lap record in the 5,000m race. |
| Louis Braille was a French educator who invented the braille reading and writing system for visually impaired individuals, which is still widely used today. |
| Louis Sebastian Theroux is a renowned British-American documentarian, journalist, broadcaster, and author, with multiple prestigious awards to his name. |
| Louis Faidherbe - Louis Léon César Faidherbe was a French general and colonial administrator known for creating the Senegalese Tirailleurs during his time as governor of Senegal. |
| Louis le Brocquy HRHA was a renowned Irish painter known for his acclaimed work spanning over seventy years, including his representation of Ireland at the Venice Biennale in 1956 and winning the Premio Acquisito Internationale with A Family. |
