Louis-Frédéric
Germanic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Louis-Frédéric
Louis derives from the Germanic name Ludovicus, meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" meaning fame and "wig" meaning warrior), while Frédéric comes from the Germanic Fredericus, meaning "peaceful ruler" (from "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning ruler).
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Etymology
Louis derives from the Germanic name Ludovicus, meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" meaning fame and "wig" meaning warrior), while Frédéric comes from the Germanic Fredericus, meaning "peaceful ruler" (from "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning ruler). This hyphenated French name has been used primarily in French, German, and other European cultures, particularly among nobility and royalty; it became especially prominent in France and the Germanic states from the medieval period onward, with notable bearers including French kings and princes.
Louis-Frédéric currently ranks #3,375 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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