Ludovic
Ludovic is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Latin and French origin, meaning “Famous warrior”.
| Meaning | Famous warrior |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Latin and French |
| Pronunciation | loo-doh-VEEK |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, Romania, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ludovic
Ludovic comes from Ludovicus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Hludwig, from hlud (famous) and wig (battle or warrior). The same Germanic name gave Louis in French, Ludwig in German and Lodovico in Italian. Ludovic itself is used mostly in France, Romania and Scotland, where Ludovic Kennedy was a well-known broadcaster. Older lists that label it Slavic are mistaken; it is Germanic in origin and came into use through Latin.
Is Ludovic a Christian name?
Through Saint Louis IX of France the name family has a Catholic association, but Ludovic itself is used without religious meaning.
How popular is Ludovic?
Moderately common in France and Romania; rare in English-speaking countries.
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Spellings and variants of Ludovic
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ludovic mean?
Ludovic means 'Famous warrior'. It is of Germanic, via Latin and French origin.
Is Ludovic a Christian name?
Through Saint Louis IX of France the name family has a Catholic association, but Ludovic itself is used without religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Ludovic?
Ludovic is pronounced loo-doh-VEEK.
Is Ludovic a boy or girl name?
Ludovic is usually a boy name.