What Lourdes means
Lourdes is a girl name of French origin meaning "of Lourdes". It comes from Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (Our Lady of Lourdes), from the French town of Lourdes; the place name's etymology is unknown. It is pronounced LOOR-des.
The Virgin appeared to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes in 1858; feast February 11. Place-name etymology is uncertain.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Lulú, Lourditas. Lulú repeats the first syllable of Lourdes. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
