Louie

Variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrier"

Louie Origin and Meaning

The name Louie is a boy's name meaning "renowned warrier".

Celebrated in song—the rock 'n' roll classic "Louie, Louie"—this is a gregarious, friendly spelling of Louis not often used as a full first name. It reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015. It's a highly popular choice in England and Wales.

It's the given name of actor and comedian Louie Anderson.

# 711 in the US

Louie Rank in US Top 1000

# 661 on Nameberry

Louie Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Louie Popularity

Famous People Named Louie

  • Louie Broady NunnAmerican politician; 52nd governor of Kentucky
  • Louie SpenceEnglish dance expert, choreographer and TV personality
  • Louis Silvie "Louie" ZamperiniAmerican Olympic distance runner and WWII POW camp survivor; subject of book and film "Unbroken"
  • Louis Buller "Louie" GohmertU.S. congressman from Texas
  • Louie Bellson (born Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni)American jazz drummer
  • Louie Perry AndersonAmerican actor, comedian and TV presenter
  • Louis "Louie" DampierAmerican basketball player
  • Francisco Luis "Louie" AlasFilipino basketball coach
  • Louis "Louie" VitoAmerican Olympic snowboarder
  • Loui ErikssonSwedish ice hockey player

Louie in Pop Culture

  • Louie Duckone of Donald Duck's nephews; brother of Huey and Dewey
  • Louie Capshawcharacter in film "Mixed Nuts"
  • "LouieLouie," song by The Kingsmen
  • King Louiecharacter in "The Jungle Book"
  • Louiecharacter in "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story"
  • "Louie" TV series starring Louis C.K.
  • Uncle LouieHarley Quinn's uncle in New 52 universe