Lewis
Found 6 entry about "Lewis"
The name Lewis is usually pronounced as "loo-is" or "luh-wis".
Lewis Name meanings & History
The name Lewis is of English, Welsh and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Hludowig, which means "famous warrior". The name Lewis means "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle". Medieval English form of Louis. A famous bearer was Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This was also the surname of C. S. Lewis (1898-1963), the author of the Chronicles of Narnia series. The name Lewis is used primarily in English-speaking countries, although it is known in other parts of the world as well.
Zodiac Sign of Lewis: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra
Synonyms of Lewis:
L: Liaison,Lazy,Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lover,Legal
E: Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten
W: Wild,Wonderful,Willful,Wishful,Wonderment
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
S: Social Standing,Success,Status,Sensuality,Solidity,Sex,Security
Lewis is:- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Simple name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Some famous individuals who have borne the name Lewis include explorer Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, author C.S. Lewis, musician Jerry Lee Lewis, and actor Lewis Black.
2.) Lewis (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: (English) different spelling for Louis
Other Forms: Lew, Lewey, Lewie, Lewus, Lewy
3.) LEWIS (Male)
Usage: Welsh
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Lewis is from the French Louis, a derivative of the Old French Loeis, which is from the Old High German Hluodowig (famous warrior), a compound name composed of the elements hluod (famous) and wig (war, strife). The name has been used in Wales to Anglicize the name Llewelyn. See Llewelyn. Short: Lew. Pet: Lewie. (LOO-ISS)
4.) LEWIS (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Variant of Louis, a borrowing from the French which evolved from the Old French Loeis, a name derived from the Old High German Hluodowig, a compound name composed of the elements hluod (famous) and : ■ (war, strife): hence, “famous in war.” Lewis had the alternative role of Anglicizing the Gaelic Lughaidh, an ancient name of uncertain derivation. Luthais is the Gaelic form. Short: Lew. Pet: Lewie. (LOO-ISS)
