30+ Fantastic Nicknames for Luis

Have you been trying to find a nickname for someone named Luis?

Then look no further as in this article, you will find an extensive list of nicknames to pick from.

Origin and Meaning of Luis

Luis is the Spanish variant of the Germanic name, Hlūdowig — a combination of “Hlūd”, which means Fame and “Wig”, which means Warrior. Luis is therefore interpreted to mean “Famous/Renowned warrior”.

The name Luis has continued to gain popularity especially in countries like Spain, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland amongst others.

In 2019, Luis ranked as the 9th most popular name given to baby boys in Germany and the 34th most popular name given to baby boys in Austria in the year 2018.

Popular Nicknames for Luis

This category consists of widely used and generally accepted nicknames for Luis. In many cases, they are diminutives of the original name. Here are popular nicknames for Luis:

1. Lu
2. Lou
3. Luiz
4. Lewis
5. Louie/Louey
6. Lewi
7. Luichi

Cute Nicknames for Luis

Cute nicknames are perfect if you’re looking for an endearing title for someone very special named Luis. These nicknames are usually formed by adding cute terms to the name. Here are some cute nicknames for Luis:

8. LuLu
9. Loo
10. Lew
11. Looey
12. Looney
13. Lula
14. Izz/Is
15. Issy Bear
16. Issy Sissy: A combination of the diminutive Issy and the word Sissy, which means “soft/feeble”.
17. Lil Lui/Little Lui

Cool Nicknames for Luis

Cool nicknames are often formed by attaching interesting suffixes to the original name so that the name sounds even cooler. Here are some cool nicknames for Luis:

18. Don Luis
19. Lucho
20. Warrior: Inspired by the literal meaning of the name Luis.

Nicknames from Famous People and Fictional Characters Named Luis

Famous people and fictional characters often lead exciting lives, which makes them a great source of nicknames, suitable for anyone who shares the same name. Here are some nicknames from famous people and fictional characters named Luis:

21. Luis Alberto Pérez (also known as El Demoledor): A Nicaraguan boxer.
22. Luis Azzeredo (also known as The Joker): A Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter.
23. Luis Manuel Rodriguez (also known as El Feo): A Cuban boxer.
24. Luis Rodriguez (also known as El Fenito): A Puerto Rican volleyball player.
25. Luis Antonio Rivera (also known as Yoyo Boing): A Puerto Rican television host.
26. Luis Ferdinand Vega Jr. (also known as Little Louie Vega): A Puerto Rican musician and producer.
27. Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (also known as El Sol de Mexico): A Mexican singer.
28. Luis Ortiz (also known as Perico): A Puerto Rican Musician.
29. Lusi Rafel Sánchez (also known as “Wico” Sanchez): A Puerto Rican playwright.
30. Luis (also known as Boss, Three Wombats, or Human Jukebox): A character in The Ant-man and Ant-man and the Wasp.

Variants of The Name Luis

The variants of the name Luis from other countries, cultures, or languages often make great nickname options for someone named Luis. Below are some variants of Luis:

31. Luisito: An Old German variant of Luis.
32. Loui: A Danish variant of Luis.
33. Ludis: A Latvian variant of Luis.

Are there any good nicknames for Luis that we omitted from our list? Please share them with us in the comments section below!