Ludovicus
Germanic (Latinized) · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ludovicus
Ludovicus means "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle," derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (battle/warrior).
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Etymology
Ludovicus means "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle," derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (battle/warrior). It is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Ludwig, used primarily in Latin texts and by Catholic cultures throughout medieval and early modern Europe, with notable bearers including multiple Holy Roman Emperors and French kings (as Louis).
Ludovicus currently ranks #94 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1943.
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