Amber-Louise
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amber-Louise: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Amber-Louise is a modern compound name, pairing the gemstone name Amber with the classic Louise. Amber derives from Arabic *anbar*, referring to ambergris, a waxy substance from sperm whales once used in perfumery, which later gave its name to the fossilised tree resin prized for its golden hue. Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, from Germanic *hlud* (famous) and *wig* (warrior), meaning "renowned warrior." The combination gained popularity in late 20th-century Scotland, reflecting a trend for double-barrelled names. Notable bearers include Amber-Louise, a character in the British soap opera *Hollyoaks*. The name Amber also shares its root with the Baltic Sea region, where amber is abundant, while Louise echoes countless European royals, including Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, daughter of Queen Victoria.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2003)
- #6673 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y