Louie

Louie is an English familiar form of Louis, which derives from the Old French name Loïs, itself from the Frankish name Hludwig, composed of the Germanic elements hlud meaning famous and wig meaning war or battle. The name was borne by numerous French kings and became widely distributed across Europe in many forms. Louie gained particular cultural presence in the twentieth century, associated with figures such as jazz legend Louis Armstrong, whose nickname Louie reflected the spelling's casual warmth. Related forms include Louis, Lewis, Luigi, and Ludwig.