Ludwig is a ♂ boy name.
Ludwig is an Old High German name. The original form of the name was Hlodovic, which developed into the name Chlodowig over the centuries, and became the Latinized form Clodovico, then Ludovicus and finally Ludwig.
Ludwig means “famous warrior” (from Old High German “hlūt” = famous/loud +”wīg” = war/battle/fight).
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