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Luigi

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Famous warrior, renowned fighter
Pronunciation
loo-EE-jee
Origin
German

Italian form of Louis, from Germanic 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • LouisFrench / English

    French form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Luigi

    Fictional

    Character in Nintendo's Mario video game franchise, brother of Mario.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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