Louise | Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Meaning and Origin of the Name Louise

Searching for baby names for your coming baby girl can be really overwhelming. There are so many pretty names out there, Louise being one of them.

Louise is the feminine form of the name Louis. In England the name started being used in the 17th century. The meaning of Louise is very famous in war.

Popularity of Louise

Louise is a very popular name. In the year 2009, the Louise name was given to 277 babies in England., however in 2016 it wasn’t in the top 100 baby girls’ names. The name has also been used in Royal homes all over England. For example, the daughter to Prince Edward who is named Louise.

Famous People with the Name Louise

There are many popular people who carried and carry the name Louise. Such popular people include;

Louise Bryant
She was an American journalist born in the year 1885 and passed away in the year 1936. She was also a feminist. Bryant was married to John Reed who was a very famous writer.

Louise Fletcher
She is a renowned actress. She is known for her role as Karen Carpenter in the Karen Carpenter show. Also, she is known for her role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew over Cuckoo’s Nest. She also won an academy award for best actress of the year, courtesy of that role.

Louise Redknapp
A female singer and TV celebrity who was married to the ex-English footballer Jamie Redknapp.