Louie (given name)
| Louie | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex, but usually male |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | French, variant of Louis |
| Meaning | Warrior, Knight |
| Region of origin | United Kingdom |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Louis |
| Variant form(s) | Louis, Luigi, Ludwig, Ludovic |
| Nickname(s) | Lou |
| Related names | Louis, Lewis, Lois, Louise |
| Popularity | see popular names |
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Louie is a moderately common given name. It is similar to the more common name Louis, but has a more English spelling. It originated in the United Kingdom, however later spread to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Australia and Ireland. In 2011, it was the 74th most common forename for births in England and Wales, and Louis is only a little more common here, which was ranked 68th.[1] In the United States, Louis is by far more common. Louie is considered slightly more modern; not using the silent 's' that its counterpart Louis contains.
The name is unisexual; it is usually considered a masculine given name, as a derivation of Louis, but is occasionally given to girls as a diminutive of Louise.[2]
Variant Forms
- English: Louis, Lewis, Lou, Lewes, Ludovic
- French: Louis, Ludovic
- Portuguese: Luís
- German: Ludwig
- Italian: Luigi, Ludovico, Lodovico
- Polish: Ludwik
Notable People
- Louie DeBrusk, former Canadian hockey player
- Louie Spence, a British dancer
- Louie Bellson, an Italian-American jazz drummer
- Louie Anderson, an American comedian
- Louie Spicolli, an American professional wrestler, who died aged 27
References
- ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/ew/2011
- ↑ "Louie as a first name or baby name". nameplayground.com. Retrieved 17 August 2013.