Origin
French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Short, sweet, and surprisingly powerful, Lou packs tremendous punch into just three letters. This minimalist gem proves that impact has nothing to do with length. Lou is effortlessly cool—the kind of name that needs no introduction, no explanation, no embellishment. It's got vintage swagger with thoroughly modern sensibility, feeling equally at home in 1950s diners and contemporary coffee shops. The beauty of Lou lies in its simplicity and versatility. It works standalone or as a nickname, suits quiet bookworms and boisterous athletes alike, ages beautifully from cradle to retirement. Lou is unpretentious—there's no airs, no fussiness, just straightforward, honest naming. It's the jeans-and-white-tee of baby names: classic, functional, unexpectedly stylish. Parents choosing Lou often value authenticity and substance over showiness. They appreciate that their son won't spend his life spelling or explaining his name. Lou has that rare quality of being memorable precisely because it's understated. It's confident without ego, strong without aggression, friendly without being overly familiar. In a world of increasingly elaborate names, Lou stands out by standing firm in its simplicity. Sometimes the most powerful choice is the one that doesn't try too hard—Lou embodies this perfectly.
