Name profile

Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈluː/; French /lu/French language family

Lou

Short form of Louise or Louis.

Quick answer

Lou is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈluː/; French /lu/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈluː/; French /lu/
Language familyFrench

Meaning and history

Short form of Louise or Louis. Famous bearers include the baseball player Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) and the musician Lou Reed (1942-2013).

Notes and context

Usage: english, french, dutch