Historically, there have also been a number of alternative forms of the name including Lihoumel, which was attested as early as the twelfth century, and Lehowe, which was mentioned in the sixteenth century.
Historicamente, tamén houbo unha serie de formas alternativas do nome, como Lihoumel, que foi testemuñada xa no século XII,, e Lehowe, mencionado no século dezaseis.