Chlodovech is the Latinized form of the old Germanic name Hludwig, from which the Ludwig and Louis names ultimately derive. The earliest recorded bearer is the 5th-century Frankish king Clovis I (Chlodovech in Latin), who united the Frankish tribes and converted to Christianity. The name is composed of the elements hlut meaning "famous" and wig meaning "war," thus signifying "famous in battle."