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Louie

Boy name · 1,208 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Louie: 1,208 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 111 births in 2023.

The name Louie is a variant of Louis, which comes from the Germanic name Chlodowig, meaning “famous warrior” – a root shared with the more familiar Scottish name Lewis. Famous bearers include the legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, often called “Satchmo,” and the beloved comedian Louie Anderson, whose gentle humour made the name feel both warm and approachable. While no major place is directly named after a Louie, the name indirectly connects to the city of St. Louis in Missouri, honouring the French king Saint Louis. In Scotland, Louie is often used as an affectionate short form of Lewis, itself the anglicised version of the Gaelic Lùghaidh, giving the name a gentle, familiar quality that feels both playful and timeless.