| Pronunciation | /ˈluːi/ |
|---|---|
| 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, Louie, Lou Lou |
| Related names | Louis, Lewis, Lois, Louise |
| Popularity | see popular names |
Louie is a moderately common given name, related to the more common name Louis. It originated in the United Kingdom (where Louis is pronounced /ˈluːi/) as a more regularly-spelled version without a silent ⟨s⟩. In 2011, it was the 74th most common forename for births in England and Wales, with Louis only slightly more common at 68th.[1] In the United States, Louis (there pronounced /ˈluːɪs/) is far more common.
The name is unisex; 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]