Luanne

Combination of Louise and Anna or Hawaiian

"content, at ease"

Luanne Origin and Meaning

The name Luanne is a girl's name.

Luanne is a feminine name that originated as a combination of the names Lou and Anne, or as a variant of Luann. The name has American roots, becoming particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Lou derives from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior,' while Anne has Hebrew origins meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Luanne carries a sweet, Southern charm and achieved modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Its usage declined in subsequent decades, giving it a distinctive generational feel today. The name gained some recognition through fictional characters, including Luanne Platter from the animated series 'King of the Hill,' which showcased its association with Southern American culture.

Luanne Rank in US Top 1000

# 987 in the US

Famous People Named Luanne

• Luanne Rice American novelist
• Luanne Hunt American country music singer
• Luanne Ruth "Anne" Schedeen American actress
• LuAnne Henderson Neal Cassady's first wife and inspiration for Marylou from Jack Kerouac's "On the Road"

The name Luanne in Pop Culture

• Luanne Leanne Platter character on TV's "King of the Hill"
• Luanne LeSeur character in film "Mr. Magoo"
• Luanne Barnes character in 1991 TV movie "Our Sons"
• "Luanne " song by Foreigner