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Pronounced LOYS /ΛlΙΙͺs/Low
Meaning: Loys is an early-twentieth-century variant of Lois, a Greek name from the New Testament borne by the grandmother of Timothy. Its ancient meaning is genuinely uncertain, traditionally glossed as 'most desirable,' 'agreeable,' or 'good.' The Loys spelling reflects how some early American families wrote the name.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Loys is a variant of Lois, a Greek name from the New Testament whose meaning is debated, often given as 'most desirable' or 'agreeable.' Lois was fashionable in early-twentieth-century America, and the compact Loys spelling appears in records of that period as a scarce alternative form.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1919, and it faded by mid-century. A girl named Loys then would be a great-grandmother today.
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What does the name Loys mean?
It is a variant of Lois, a Greek New Testament name of debated meaning, often read as 'most desirable' or 'agreeable.'
How do you pronounce Loys?
It is said LOYS /ΛlΙΙͺs/ - one syllable.
Is Loys a boy or girl name?
Loys is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Loys?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-tens.