Louise Thom

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Louise Thom — French
355K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Louise Thom is a name that combines French origins. The first name Louise is a feminine given name of French origin. Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name. The surname Thom: The surname Thom is of Scottish origin, from the city of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus, and is a sept of the Clan MacThomas. Thom is also a first-name variant of the abbreviation "Tom" of "Thomas" that holds the "h". People with the surname Andreas Thom (b. 1965), former German football player Bing Thom (1940-2016), Canadian architect Cameron E. Thom (1825–1915), early settler in California, Confederate officer and lawyer Charles Thom (1872–1956), US microbiologist and mycologist with the standard author abbreviation "Thom" Cristy Thom (b. Louise is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 355K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Louise reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Louise

French

Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name.

Surname: Thom

Scottish

The surname Thom is of Scottish origin, from the city of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus, and is a sept of the Clan MacThomas. Thom is also a first-name variant of the abbreviation "Tom" of "Thomas" that holds the "h". People with the surname Andreas Thom (b. 1965), former German football player Bing Thom (1940-2016), Canadian architect Cameron E. Thom (1825–1915), early settler in California, Confederate officer and lawyer Charles Thom (1872–1956), US microbiologist and mycologist with the standard author abbreviation "Thom" Cristy Thom (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Louise is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Louise by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Louise Thom

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Louise Thom:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Louise?
The first name Louise originates from French. Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name.
When was Louise most popular?
The name Louise reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Thom?
The surname Thom originates from Scottish. The surname Thom is of Scottish origin, from the city of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus, and is a sept of the Clan MacThomas. Thom is also a first-name variant of the abbreviation "Tom" of "Thomas" that holds the "h". People with the surname Andreas Thom (b. 1965), former German football player Bing Thom (1940-2016), Canadian architect Cameron E. Thom (1825–1915), early settler in California, Confederate officer and lawyer Charles Thom (1872–1956), US microbiologist and mycologist with the standard author abbreviation "Thom" Cristy Thom (b.
What are the origins of the name Louise Thom?
The name Louise Thom combines two different traditions: the first name Louise has French roots, while the surname Thom originates from Scottish.
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