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