Why Lou Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Lou” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Lou” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Uol.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Olu.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Lou

The true meaning of ‘Lou’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Lou is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Lou, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Lou Popular?

“Lou” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Iowa as reported in the 1942 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in Iowa have the same name as you in 1942. A total of only 583 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1954 with a total of 1,495 babies. That’s a lot of baby Lous.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Lou” was recorded 37,906 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Lous to occupy the country of Monaco with an estimated population of 36,297.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 145 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Lou became a popular girl’s name in the state of Oklahoma in the year 1941. It ranked #97 with 42 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1941 in the state of Oklahoma with 42 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Utah for 3 years from 1929 to 1936 (may not be consecutive).

For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Lou” was recorded 4,300 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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