Lois
LO-iss
A biblically familiar name with a long history of classical and Christian use, often associated with goodness and inheritance through family lines.
Meaning
In the New Testament, Lois is the name of Timothy’s grandmother, which helped the name become established in Christian tradition. The exact older etymology is uncertain; in general use it is treated as a biblical name rather than one with a transparent modern meaning.
Origin
GreekBiblical HebrewEnglishfeminine
Fun fact
The name appears in the New Testament and has been widely used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names.