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Lou

American  
[loo] / lu /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Louis.

  2. a female given name, form of Louise.


lou British  
/ luː /

verb

  1. a Scot word for love

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His last months on the network featured sessions by Willie Nelson and Lou Reed.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The thought of living for years with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, or late-stage dementia for a generation accustomed to being in control is “not something boomers take lightly,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who won 249 games across 33 seasons at six schools, has died at his home in Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

To his surprise, Mary Lou had read most of them.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville