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Louise
loo-EEZ
Louise (name) means a female given name, the French feminine form of Louis. Example: “Louise has remained a popular name across generations in both France and the English-speaking world.”
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A female given name, the French feminine form of Louis.
"I've always thought I was too large for a soft, musical name like Louise, too untidy."
— Emily Ellison, The Picture Makers (1991)
"Louise has remained a popular name across generations in both France and the English-speaking world."
How to use Louise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic French feminine equivalent of Louis.
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Etymology
The feminine form of French Louis.
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What does “Louise” mean?
The word “Louise” means a female given name, the French feminine form of Louis. In plain terms, the classic French feminine equivalent of Louis.
How do you pronounce “Louise”?
“Louise” is pronounced loo-EEZ (/luːˈiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Louise” in a sentence?
Here is “Louise” used in a sentence: “Louise has remained a popular name across generations in both France and the English-speaking world.”
What part of speech is “Louise”?
“Louise” is a name.
Where does the word “Louise” come from?
The word “Louise” comes from French. The feminine form of French Louis.
Is “Louise” a common word?
“Louise” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Louise the feminine form of Louis?
Yes. Louise is a female given name and is the French feminine form of Louis. It has long been used in English-speaking countries as well as in France.
What is the difference between Louise and Louisa?
Louise and Louisa are two forms of the same feminine name derived from Louis. Louise is the French form, while Louisa is the Latinate variant, and both have a long history of use in English. The choice between them is purely a matter of style and family preference.
What are common nicknames for Louise?
The most common short forms of Louise are Lou and Lulu. Because the name is also very popular as a middle name in English-speaking countries, many bearers use the full form rather than a nickname.
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