Louise
loo-EEZ
A classic feminine name from Louis, ultimately tied to the idea of fame in battle.
Meaning
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, and the excerpts connect it to the older Germanic name family meaning "famous war". In other words, its core sense is traditionally understood as "renowned in battle" or "famous warrior."
Origin
FrenchGermanicfeminine
Fun fact
The excerpts note that Lise and Lisette are sometimes treated as forms of Elisabeth, but are more properly linked to Louise.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.