Lewis

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Lewis is an English name that was anglicized from the name Louis, which is a name common in French history; many French kings were named Louis, perhaps because of the name's meaning which is 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter'. In English, the name is used both as a boys' first name and as a surname.

POPULARITY

The name Lewis as a first name for boys has been falling in popularity according to U.S. records. In the early part of the 20th century, Lewis was one of the top baby names for boys, but it has fallen all the way from near number one down to below six hundred. Despite this loss of popularity, it is still present on the lists of top 1000 names for baby boys.^[1]

On the other side of the Atlantic, the name Lewis remains extremely popular in Scotland, England & Wales. In England and Wales, the name Lewis is currently ranked at 20th most popular baby boys' name (2005). In Scotland, the boys' name Lewis is hovering around number one.^[1]

FACTS

• Lewis Carroll (born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) is one of the most famous authors among classic childrens' books authors. He wrote 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', which is loved by children all over the world and also has themes for adults to appreciate. Though he was an English writer, there are Lewis Carroll Societies all over the world still dedicated to those who enjoy reading the author's work. His work is officially named in the genre of children's books or nonsense books, but that doesn't stop him from also being popular in literary circles.^[1]

NAMESAKES

• In Scotland, the Isle of Lewis is a famous place to visit, attracting many tourists every year. The Isle of Lewis is part of the Western islands off the coast of Scotland; other islands in the group are the Isle of Harris, Isle of Barra, Isle of North Uist, Isle of South Uist and Isle of Benbecula. The islands are known as the Western Isles, with Stornoway being the major town of the region. There is also the cluster, just south of the Western Isles, which is known as the Hebrides, which means long cluster of islands. Aptly named, this long, thin, cluster of islands goes on for more than 100 miles.^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Lewis Carroll (author)
• Lewis Hamilton (British athlete)
• Reggie Lewis (basketball player)

NOTES

<http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Lewis/> <http://www.isle-of-lewis.com/> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Carroll/>

OTHER LEWIS'S

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Author: Rachel Hanson