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Clovis (male)

Derivative(s):Lewis (M) Louis (M)
Derivative of:Chlodovic (M)
   
Source(s):
Chambers Dictionary [2003]
Notes:

English, mainly US, a Latinised form of the Old German Chlodovic, "famous warrior".

Chambers suggests that Louis and Lewis are derived from Clovis rather than directly from Chlodovic.
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