Loir

Loir is an English short form of the Portuguese name Loira, which means 'the blonde' in German.

What does the name Loir mean?

Loir, as a short form of the Portuguese Loira, carries the meaning 'the blonde'. This is derived from the Portuguese word loiro, which describes 'dark blonde', 'blonde', and 'gold blonde'. In French, the name is also associated with 'dormouse', and there may be a connection to the river 'Loire'.

Where does the name Loir come from?

The name Loir is a feminine first name with Portuguese roots and means 'the blonde'. It is composed of the Portuguese word loiro, which means 'dark blonde', 'blonde', or 'gold blonde'. The name is also used in English.

How do you pronounce Loir?

Loir is pronounced like 'Lohir'.

Popularity

In Germany, Loir is a rather rare first name and has not made it onto the lists of the most common names. Its best ranking was in 1963, reaching position 6,590 in the U.S. name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, the name was given about 10 times in the USA, placing it at 9,358. However, it has not been used there in the last ten years. Worldwide, Loir shows different rankings in various countries.