Given name
Ludovicus
Ludovicus is a masculine given name from Latin. It is used in English and Latin.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Ludovicus is a variant of Louis. An origin associated with Louis is Germanic.
Explained through its name family
The story
Ludovicus is a variant of Louis. The history of Louis gives this family its wider story. Louis has a history of use among French royal or aristocratic families.
Explained through its name family
Ludovicus’s family of names
In Latin usage, Ludovicus has a later derivative in Louis. In Sicilian usage, Ludovicus has a related form in Lisa. Ludovicus has a related form in Louis.
Inner ring: nicknames and forms · outer: across languages.
Around the world
Ludovicus has relatives in 10 languages.
16 related names in 10 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 8
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 14
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Ludovicus
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Similar names
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Luduvico
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Theodricus
“people” · “king”
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“of the king, kingly, royal”
>99% boys
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>99% boys
Geotus
“president of the United States”
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Tarquinus
“one who is impulsive” · “a king”
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Leofric
“dear, beloved” · “king, ruler”
>99% boys
Brendanus
“king”
>99% boys