Baby name
Marilou
/MAH-ree-loo/
Meaning
“Beloved and renowned in battle”
A compound name combining Marie ('beloved') and Louise ('renowned warrior'), interpreted as 'beloved and renowned in battle'.
How it ages.
Marilou is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Marilou is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.