Louise

Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, which derives from the Old French name Looys, itself from the Frankish name Chlodowich, composed of the Germanic elements hlud meaning fame and wig meaning war or warrior. The name was borne by numerous French queens and noblewomen, helping to establish it as a staple of European aristocratic naming traditions. It spread widely across Western Europe and Scandinavia, remaining in steady use through the modern era. Closely related forms include Luise, Louisa, and the masculine Louis, along with the Scandinavian feminine variant Lovisa.