Lois (Λωΐς) is a Greek name of uncertain meaning — possibly "most desired" or "agreeable." In the New Testament, Lois is the grandmother of Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5).
Lois peaked at #15 in the U.S. in 1934. Lois Lane in Superman and Lois Wilson (1891-1988) anchor the name in 20th-century memory.
Lois reduces to eight — the number of grandmotherly faith.