Clovis

The name Clovis is a French short form of Clodovicus, a Latinized variant of the older name Chlodwig, which in turn is derived from the Old Germanic Hluodwic. Its meaning is 'the renowned warrior' or 'the famous fighter.'

What does the name Clovis mean?

Clovis is regarded as the French short form of Clodovicus, a Latinized version of Chlodwig, which is an older name for Ludwig, tracing back to the Old Germanic Hluodwic. The name stands for 'the renowned warrior' and 'the famous fighter.' Its origins can be found in the Old High German language, combining the terms hlūt for 'loud,' 'known,' or 'famous' and wīg for 'wrestling,' 'fight,' 'war,' 'strife,' or 'warrior.' The first name has spread in various forms and spellings throughout Europe and was particularly popular among German and French kings during the Middle Ages. Chlodwig was a Frankish king who united France in the 5th century. Other variants of the name include Chlodovech, Klodwig, Klodewig, Lodewijk, Lodewig, Lodewik, and Lodovico.

Where does the name Clovis come from?

The male first name Clovis has Old High German roots and means 'the renowned warrior.'

How do you pronounce Clovis?

The name Clovis is two syllables and has a round, light sound. It is typically pronounced as 'Klo-vis' [ˈkloːvɪs] and begins with a deep, open 'o,' giving the name a certain depth. The ending '-vis' provides a clear, slightly cutting structure in the final sound, making Clovis balanced and present – calm, structured, and with a subtle strength.

When is the name day of Clovis?

The name days for Clovis are April 28, June 21, August 19, and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Clovis is a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. In the last ten years, Clovis has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Clovi / Clovo

Famous people

• Clovis Adiaba (footballer from Cameroon)
• Clovis Asong (sprinter from Great Britain)
• Clovis Cornillac (actor from France)
• Clovis Graciano (artist from Brazil)
• Clovis Hugues (French writer)
• Clovis Kamdjo (footballer from Cameroon)
• Clovis Lacroix (French cyclist)
• Clovis Nicolas (French jazz musician)
• Clovis Trouille (French painter)
• Clovis Whitfield (art historian from England)
• Franklin Clovis Anzite (footballer from the Central African Republic)
• Jonilson Clovis Nascimento Breves (Brazilian footballer)