Lou

Unisex

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“famous warrior”

Cultural Notes

Lou is a short form of Louise or Louis used independently; while common as a masculine nickname it has also been used for girls in the American South.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Lou

  • Lou Reed, Lou Gehrig

Variants & Spellings

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