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The name Louis comes from the Old Frankish name *Hlōdowig. This name is a compound of two elements: *hlūd, meaning "famous" or "renowned," and *wīg, meaning "war" or "battle." Therefore, the original meaning of *Hlōdowig is roughly "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle." The Frankish language, spoken by the Franks who conquered much of Gaul, heavily influenced the development of French. *Hlōdowig evolved into Clovis in Old French, and then into Louis. Louis is strongly associated with French royalty, particularly due to King Louis IX (Saint Louis), who reigned in the 13th century. The name spread throughout Europe because of the prestige of the French monarchy. It became popular in other countries, including England, though it was sometimes anglicized. Common variations include Lewis in English, Luigi in Italian, and Ludwig in German. The name's popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, experiencing periods of high usage and relative decline, but it remains a recognizable and established name in many Western cultures.