The boy's name Lois is a short form of
Alois
. The girl's name Lois is a biblical name (the mother of Eunice and grandmother of Timothy).
What does Lois mean as a name?
Meaning of the name Lois
A biblical name from the
Greek meaning ‘more desirable' or ; better
;. May also be a variation of the name Aloysius or an alternative spelling of the name Lewis from the Germanic Ludwig, meaning ‘famous warrior'.
What is a nickname for Lois?
Besides Lucy, Lucia, Luna and Lucille, there's
Lola
– either a possible nickname for Lois, or a name close enough to inspire parents to consider Lois, too; The -lo can be found in plenty of other rising choices, too, from the mega-popular Chloe to Shiloh (#650) and Sloane (#999).
Is Lois a boy or girl name?
| Gender Unisex | Language(s) English | Origin | Meaning uncertain; allegedly “desirable, agreeable” | Other names |
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Is Lois a rare name?
Lois was the
1850th most popular
girls name. In 2020 there were 104 baby girls named Lois. 1 out of every 16,837 baby girls born in 2020 are named Lois.
Who is Lois in the Bible?
According to the New Testament, Lois was
the grandmother of Timothy
. According to extrabiblical Tradition, she was born into the Jewish faith, and later accepted Christianity along with her daughter Eunice.
Is Lois an Irish name?
Lois in Irish is
Labhaoise
.
When was the name Lois popular?
Lois was a Top 20 name in
the 1920s
and stayed in the Top 50 into the 1940's, but dropped off the list completely in 1983.
Is Louis a French name?
Louis is
the French form of the Old Frankish given name Chlodowig
and one of two English forms, the other being Lewis (/ˈluːɪs/). …
Where does the name Lydia come from?
It derives
from the Greek Λυδία, Ludía, from λυδία (ludía; “beautiful one”, “noble one”, “from Lydia/Persia”)
, a feminine form of the ancient given name Λυδός (Lydus). The region of Lydia is said to be named for a king named Λυδός; the given name Lydia originally indicated ancestry or residence in the region of Lydia.
Is Lois a biblical name?
Origin of Lois
The girl's name Lois is a biblical name (
the mother of Eunice and grandmother of Timothy
).
Who was the first mother mentioned in the Bible?
“The man called his wife's name
Eve
, because she was the mother of all living.” The Good News: Eve was the very first mother and woman on Earth.
Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
| Saint Phoebe | Born 1st century | Died 1st century |
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What is a correct pronunciation?
Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a
language is spoken
. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation”) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.
