Cute Names · Entry

Lulu

Niche

“a pet name, or 'pearl' in Arabic”

Where it's from

English and Arabic, a doubled pet form of names like Louise or Lucy; separately, Arabic lu'lu' means 'pearl'

Why It's Charming

Lulu's repeating syllables are easy for small children to say, and doubled sounds are a common pattern in affectionate nicknames.

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