The nameLoise
Loise is an old form of Louise that came back in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Louise, it comes from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through Louise, of which Loyse or Loise was an old spelling.
History
Rare throughout the 20th century, Loise rose in the 1990s and peaked in the late 2000s, helped by the fashion for Louise and Éloïse. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Loise
Loise in France
Loise was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 820 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Loise. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Loise in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Loise in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loise mean?
Like Louise, it comes from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Loise?
Germanic, through Louise, of which Loyse or Loise was an old spelling.
Is Loise a girl's or a boy's name?
Loise is a girl's name.