Meaning: Famous in battle
The story
Ludwig continues the Germanic Hludwig, joining fame and battle. Louis and Clovis belong to the same historical family, while Ludwig retains the German form.
Nicknames
- Lutz
- Lu
Spellings & variants
- Louis
- Lodewijk
- Luigi
- Ludovic
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Ludwig comes from German.
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