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Louise
Louise is the French and Louisa the Latin female form of Louis
(Lewis). Louis is from the Old German Choldowig, meaning “famous
warrior”. The name Louise came to Britain in the 17th century. |
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Lewis
From the Old German Choldowig, meaning famous warrior. Clovis, the Old
French form, was the name of the founder of the French monarchy. His
name later became Louis, the name of eighteen other French kings. |
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Liam
Liam is a short form of William, which is from the Old German meaning
desiring protection. |
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Lucy (Lucie)
Lucy is the usual English form of the Latin Lucia.
In Roman times the name was often used for a child born at dawn; the goddess
Lucina was the patroness of childbirth, bringing children into the light of
day. |
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Laura (or Laurie or even
Lauren)
Laura is from the Latin for laurel — a symbol in the classical world
of victory and poetic genius. The name was common from the 12th
century. Lauren or Loren is also used as a boy’s name. |