Louis-David
Germanic and Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Louis-David
Louis-David combines two names: Louis derives from the Germanic "Ludovicus," meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" = famous and "wig" = warrior), while David comes from Hebrew "Dawid," meaning "beloved." This hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among Christian populations, particularly in France, Quebec, and other Francophone regions, reflecting a tradition of combining saints' names or honoring family lineages.
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Etymology
Louis-David combines two names: Louis derives from the Germanic "Ludovicus," meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" = famous and "wig" = warrior), while David comes from Hebrew "Dawid," meaning "beloved." This hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among Christian populations, particularly in France, Quebec, and other Francophone regions, reflecting a tradition of combining saints' names or honoring family lineages.
Louis-David currently ranks #5,713 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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