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Sara-Louise

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sara-Louise: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1988.

Sara-Louise is a charming Scottish double-barrelled name, blending Sara, a variant of Sarah from the Hebrew *śārā́*, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman", with Louise, the French feminine form of Louis, rooted in the Germanic *hlūd* ("famous") and *wīg* ("battle"). This pairing thus carries a graceful meaning of "famous warrior princess". Notable bearers include Sara-Louise Hamilton, an Australian actress known for her role in *Neighbours*, and Sara-Louise Young, a respected Scottish folk singer. While no specific places bear this exact name, its components appear in countless locations worldwide, from Sarajevo (from the same root as Sara) to Louisville in the USA. As a hyphenated name, Sara-Louise reflects a Scottish tradition of combining two favourites to create something distinctive yet familiar, often passed down through generations.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19883 babies
Latest (1988)
#5773 babies
Total births
3since 1988
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1988 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).