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Marie-Louise

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marie-Louise: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1976.

Marie-Louise is a graceful French compound name, pairing Marie (from Hebrew Miryam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved") with Louise (the feminine form of Louis, from Frankish Hludwig, meaning "famous warrior"). The most famous bearer was Marie-Louise of Austria (1791–1847), Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife and Empress of the French, who later became Duchess of Parma. Another notable figure is Princess Marie-Louise of Bourbon-Parma, a Bulgarian princess known for her charitable work. While no major place shares the exact compound name, its elements appear in countless locations worldwide, from the St. Mary's of Scotland to the Louisiana and St. Louis of North America. A classic double-barrelled choice, Marie-Louise retains a distinctly French elegance and has been used steadily in Scotland, reflecting a wider European naming tradition.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19763 babies
Latest (1976)
#5163 babies
Total births
3since 1976
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1976 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).