Famous warrior
Derived from the Old High German name Ludwig, it is the feminine form of Louis. The name has a long history of royal use in France and England, signifying strength and renown in battle.
About 579 girls were named Louise in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning poet
Influential French-American artist and sculptor
First human born through IVF
The youngest child of the Belcher family · Bob's Burgers
Linguist tasked with communicating with aliens · Arrival
Silent film star and flapper icon
Academy Award-winning actress
The same feel as Louise — far less common.
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