Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
In German use, Chlodwig is a variant of Ludwig. An origin associated with Ludwig is Germanic.
Explained through its name family
The story
In German use, Chlodwig is a variant of Ludwig. The history of Ludwig gives this family its wider story. Ludwig has historical associations with royal or imperial families.
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Chlodwig’s family of names
In Polish usage, Chlodwig has a conventional equivalent in the English form Clovis. In English usage, Chlodwig has a related form in Ludwig. In German usage, Chlodwig has a related form in Chlodowig.
Inner ring: nicknames and forms · outer: across languages.
Around the world
Chlodwig has relatives in 5 languages.
6 related names in 5 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 3
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 20
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Chlodwig
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Similar names
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Cleonie
“a father's glory; of the royal family”
>99% girls
Cleoney
“a father's glory; of the royal family”
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Cleonee
“a father's glory; of the royal family”
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Og
“a king”
50% boys · 50% girls
Odo
“a wealthy man”
83% boys · 17% girls
Oddo
“a wealthy man”
>99% boys
Offa
“a king”
>99% boys