✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Louis

/ LOO-iss / LOO-ee /

masculine

Meaning

Famous warrior

Origin

French / German

Louis is the French form of the Old High German name 'Ludwig'. It has been borne by 18 kings of France, making it one of the most regal names in Western history. It crossed into English culture following the Norman Conquest and has maintained a status of timeless dignity.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Louis.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ISFJ

13.4%

ISTJ

12.1%

ESTJ

9.8%

ESFJ

8.5%

INFJ

7.6%

INTJ

6.9%

ENFJ

6.4%

ISFP

5.8%

ENTJ

5.3%

INFP

5.1%

INTP

4.9%

ISTP

4.2%

ENFP

3.7%

ESTP

2.6%

ENTP

2.1%

ESFP

1.6%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Louis manages to be both grand and cute. While its royal history provides a backbone of tradition, its association with jazz great Louis Armstrong gives it a soulful, creative edge. It is currently undergoing a major style revival.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Louis XIV

The 'Sun King' of France (1638–1715)

Louis Armstrong

Influential American jazz trumpeter and vocalist (1901–1971)

Louis Pasteur

French biologist and chemist (1822–1895)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Arthur George Charles Albert Frederick

Girls

Alice Margot Eloise Florence Beatrice