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Louie
LOO-ee
Louie (name) means a casual short form of Louis (or, less often, Louise or Louisa). Example: “His grandfather always called him Louie instead of Louis.”
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A casual short form of Louis (or, less often, Louise or Louisa).
"His grandfather always called him Louie instead of Louis."
How to use Louie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, friendlier way of saying Louis.
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Etymology
Diminutive + "-ie."
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What does “Louie” mean?
The word “Louie” means a casual short form of Louis (or, less often, Louise or Louisa). In plain terms, an informal, friendlier way of saying Louis.
How do you pronounce “Louie”?
“Louie” is pronounced LOO-ee (/ˈluː.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “Louie” in a sentence?
Here is “Louie” used in a sentence: “His grandfather always called him Louie instead of Louis.”
What part of speech is “Louie”?
“Louie” is a name.
Is “Louie” a common word?
“Louie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
