Lourdes - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Lourdes \lo(ur)-des\ is pronounced LOOR-des, LOORDZ. It is of French origin. Place name. Miracles of healing are attributed to the place in France where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared in1858 to a young girl, later honored as Saint Bernadette. Actress-singer Madonna chose the name for her first-born daughter. Ballerina Lourdes Lopez.

Lourdes has 4 variant forms: Lourdecita, Lourdetta, Lourdette and Lurdes.

Lourdes is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lourdes. Compare Lourdes with related baby names.