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Name Origin

Lewis is a given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'hlodwig,' meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned battle.' It was popularized by Saint Louis IX of France, known for his piety and justice.

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Famous People

Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

Author, Mathematician, Logician

  • Wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
  • Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University

Lewis Hamilton (1985-)

Formula One Driver

  • Seven-time Formula One World Champion
  • Most race wins in Formula One history

Lewis Capaldi (1996-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Grammy Award nominee
  • UK number one singles with 'Someone You Loved' and 'Before You Go'

Lewis Mumford (1895-1990)

Historian, Sociologist, Philosopher

  • Pulitzer Prize winner for his book 'The City in History'
  • Influential thinker on urban planning and technology