# Louise

/ɫuˈiz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/louise
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. female name

noun · CEFR A1

a common first name for a woman.

For teachers: A female given name of French and Germanic origin.

- My friend Louise is coming over for dinner tonight.
- Louise was named after her great-grandmother, a tradition that had been maintained in her family for four generations.

Usage: Capitalized as a proper noun.

## Examples

- Louise is my sister's name.
- The manager introduced Louise as the new head of the marketing department during the morning meeting.
- While the name Louise saw a decline in popularity during the late twentieth century, it has recently experienced a modest revival among parents seeking classic, traditional names.

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