Louis-Alexis
Germanic and Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Louis-Alexis
Louis-Alexis combines two names: Louis derives from the Germanic "Ludovicus" (meaning "famous warrior," from "hlud" = fame and "wig" = warrior), while Alexis comes from Greek "alexios" (meaning "defender" or "helper," from "alexein" = to defend).
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Etymology
Louis-Alexis combines two names: Louis derives from the Germanic "Ludovicus" (meaning "famous warrior," from "hlud" = fame and "wig" = warrior), while Alexis comes from Greek "alexios" (meaning "defender" or "helper," from "alexein" = to defend). This hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and gained particular prominence in French-Canadian and Quebec societies, with notable historical figures including the Québécois politician Louis-Alexis Taschereau.
Louis-Alexis currently ranks #5,787 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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