Louis, Lewis |
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FOR REAL: Brought to England by the Normans, Louis is a French form of the Latin Ludovicus, which in turn is a form of the Germanic Ludwig. It is derived from words meaning "fame" and "warrior." Lewis is a medieval English form of Louis. | |||||
diminutives: Lou, Louie related names: Ludwig, Ludovic, Louise |
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