Louis
[luˈi]Meaning
French form of Ludovicus, the Latinized form of Ludwig
Background Story
Louis is the French form of Ludovicus, the Latinized form of Ludwig. It was the name of 18 kings of France, beginning with Louis I, the son of Charlemagne. The Normans brought it to England, where it was usually spelled Lewis, though Louis has been more common in America.
Variations
Louie, Luis
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