The nameLouve

Louve is a recent French girl's name meaning "she-wolf".

Meaning

From the French louve, "she-wolf", from the Latin lupa.

Origin

French, of Latin origin.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Louve

Louve in France

767thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (65 births)
765babies named Louve in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Louve was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 335 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Louve. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Louve in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 55 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louve mean?

From the French louve, "she-wolf", from the Latin lupa.

What is the origin of the name Louve?

French, of Latin origin.

Is Louve a girl's or a boy's name?

Louve is a girl's name.