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Lewis

Name Meaning:

English form of Louis, from the French form of Germanic Ludwig/Chlodovech (hlud "fame" + wig "warrior"), meaning "famous warrior."

Noteable Namesakes

Lewis Carroll (Author); C.S. Lewis (Author); Lewis Hamilton (Racing Driver); Meriwether Lewis (Explorer); Jerry Lewis (Comedian)

Origin

Germanic/French

Popularity

US: #451, UK: #59

Variations/Nicknames

Louis; Lou; Lew; Lewie

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