Lovell
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lovell
Lovell means "little wolf" and derives from the Old French "lovel," a diminutive form of "loup" (wolf).
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Etymology
Lovell means "little wolf" and derives from the Old French "lovel," a diminutive form of "loup" (wolf). The name was used primarily in medieval England and France, with notable historical bearers including the Lovell family of English nobility, particularly Francis Lovell, 1st Viscount Lovell, who was prominent during the Wars of the Roses.
Lovell currently ranks #6,316 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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