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 [ 2 syll. loi(s), lo-is ] The girl name Lois is also used as a boy name, though it is far more popular for girls. It is pronounced LOWahS KEY. Lois is of Old Greek and Germanic origin. It is used mainly in English. Biblical name: From Old Greek and Germanic roots, its meaning is 'desirable, superior'. An older form of the name is loion (Old Greek). The name was borne in the Bible by the grandmother of Timothy, who was praised by Paul for her faith. It was consequently adopted by English Puritans in the 17th century. It has in recent times been associated with Louise and Eloise, although there are no etymological connections. Lois Lane is famous in popular culture as the fictional girlfriend of Clark Kent, the alter ego of the comic book hero Superman (1938-). Forms of Lois include the English Delois, the Spanish Loida, and the English Loisa. Lois is an English form of the English, French, and German Louise. Another variant of the name is the English short form Lo. Lois is uncommon as a baby girl name. At the height of its usage in 1929, 0.888% of baby girls were named Lois. It had a ranking of #17 then. The baby name has markedly dropped in popularity since then, and is of only irregular use now. Within all girl names in its family, Lois was nevertheless the most popular in 2008. Lois has in the last century been mainly given to girls. There were 128 times more girls than boys who were named Lois in 1942. Baby names that sound like Lois include the English Lacee, the English Lacey, the English Laci, the English Lacie, the English Lacy, the Hawaiian Laka, the English Lakeesh, the English Lakesha, the English Lakeshia, the English Lakesia, the name Lakya, the Irish Laoise, the English Lashay, the English Latia, the Polish Laurka, the English Laycee, the English Layci, the English Leasa, the English Lecia, and the English Leesa. A famous person named Lois is Author, Lois Lowry, born 20 March 1937, Honolulu, Hawaii. KEY: Pronunciation for Lois: L as in "lee (L.IY)" ; OW as in "oat (OW.T)" ; AH as in "hut (HH.AH.T)" ; S as in "sea (S.IY)"   |
