Lou Rae

Lou Rae is a given name, typically a female name. It is a combination of the names Lou and Rae (or Ray). The name Lou is often a shortened form of names like Louise, Louisa, Louis, or Lucas, while Rae (or Ray) is often a standalone name or a shortened form of names like Rachel or Raymond. Therefore, Lou Rae blends these name origins into a single, potentially unique name. The name's popularity varies geographically and across different time periods. There is no significant historical or cultural association widely documented for the specific combined name Lou Rae outside of its usage as a personal name. Its meaning would generally be understood by referencing the individual meanings of its constituent parts (e.g., Lou derived from Louis meaning "famous warrior" and Rae potentially related to Rachel meaning "ewe" or Ray meaning "beam of light").