First name and chronology

Louise

16 saints and blesseds bear the name Louise, between 1438 and 1979; the most famous is Louise of Savoy, celebrated on July 24th.

Chronology of the name Louise

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1438-1503 Blessed Louise of Savoy Having become a widow at twenty-seven, Louise of Savoy dedicated herself to charity and penance before joining the Franc…
  2. 1682-1737 Thérèse of St. Augustine Daughter of King Louis XV, Louise-Marie of France (Sister Thérèse of St. Augustine) left the court of Versailles to ente…
  3. 1760-1820 Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance Foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance (1820-1885) dedicated her life…
  4. 1765-1825 Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon (1763-1825), in religion Mother Saint-Louis, is the foundress of the Congregation of…
  5. 1780-1835 Marie Theodore Voiron A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in educat…
  6. 1807-1867 Luigia Lavizzari Luigia Lavizzari (1867-1931), in religion Mother Maria Caterina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian Benedictine nun declared…
  7. 1808-1868 Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche A Visitation nun and later founder of the Sisters of Bethany of the Sacred Heart, she dedicated her life to prayer for t…
  8. 1812-1872 Maria Merkert Maria Luisa Merkert (1817-1872) was a Polish religious sister, co-founder and first Superior General of the Congregation…
  9. 1814-1874 Luisa Aveledo Luisa Aveledo (Mother Marcelina de San José) was a Venezuelan religious sister, foundress of the congregation of the Lit…
  10. 1817-1877 Luiza Maria Andaluz Luiza Maria Andaluz (1877-1973) was a Portuguese religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of Our …
  11. 1825-1885 Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac (1820-1885) was a French religious sister, foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, …
  12. 1829-1889 Luigia Tincani Luigia Tincani (1889-1976) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Union of Saint Catherine of Siena of the Mi…
  13. 1851-1916 Luigia Sinapi Luigia Sinapi (1916-1978) was an Italian laywoman and mystic, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2025.
  14. 1888-1888 Luisa Ferrari Mother Giovanna Francesca dello Spirito Santo, born Luisa Ferrari (1888-1984), was an Italian religious sister, foundres…
  15. 1900-1922 Luigia Mazzotta Luigia Mazzotta (1900-1922) is an Italian Venerable from Lecce, known for her heroic patience in the face of numerous se…
  16. 1919-1979 Luisa Guidotti Mistrali Luisa Guidotti Mistrali (1932-1979) was an Italian missionary doctor and member of the International Medical Association…

All records linked to Louise

Female saints (14)

Male saints (1)

Other records (1)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Louise's feast day?

The feast of Louise is celebrated on July 24th, in memory of Louise of Savoy.

How many saints are named Louise?

16 saints and blesseds bear the name Louise, including Louise of Savoy, Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac, Thérèse of St. Augustine, Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon and Luigia Lavizzari.

Who is the most famous saint named Louise?

The most famous saint named Louise is Louise of Savoy (16th century).