Clovis
Meaning of Clovis
Clovis is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as KLOH-vis (/kloʊs/). The name Clovis has been given to babies in the United States since at least the late 19th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. Clovis does not have any known variations in pronunciation or spelling. As a unisex name, it can be given to both boys and girls. The name Clovis does not have any specific associations or meanings beyond its historical usage. Parents looking for a unique and distinctive name may find Clovis to be an appealing option for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLOH-vis (/kloʊs/)
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Notable People Named Clovis
| Clovis I - Clovis, the first king of the Franks, united the Frankish tribes and established the Merovingian dynasty, laying the foundation for the future kingdom of France. |
| Lieutenant General Clovis Ethelbert Byers was a prominent United States Army officer known for his leadership during World War II in the South West Pacific Area and the occupation of Japan. |
| Clovis Watson Jr. is a former sheriff of Alachua County, Florida, and a four-term Florida House of Representatives member. |
| Clovis Whitfield is an art historian and art dealer based in London, known for running Whitfield Fine Art and being a member of the Society of London Art Dealers. |
| Clovis Razafimalala is a prominent human rights defender and environmental activist from Madagascar, recognized for his efforts in combating illegal logging in the country. |
| Clovis Cornillac is a versatile French actor, film director, and screenwriter. |
| Clovis Brunel was a French philologist and writer. |
| Clovis Morales, a Honduran long-distance runner, set national records in the 3000m, 10000m, and marathon, and competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. |
| Clovis Ewing Stark was an American professional basketball player who played for the Dayton Metropolitans in the National Basketball League during the 1937–38 season, averaging 4.2 points per game. |
| Clovis Kabongo Malemba is a politician and the president of the Action Démocratique Nationale (ADENA) party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who ran as a candidate in the 2006 presidential election. |
| Clóvis Bento da Cruz is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his career as a striker. |
| Clóvis Acosta Fernandes, also known as "Gaúcho da Copa," was a well-known Brazilian football fan. |
| Clóvis Bornay was a Brazilian museologist, actor, and Carnival costume maker, known for his contributions to Carnival songs and designs, and continues to be honored at Carnival parades today. |
| Clóvis Graciano was a versatile Brazilian artist known for his work in painting, drawing, scenography, costume design, engraving, and illustration. |
| Clóvis Beviláqua was a Brazilian jurist, historian, and journalist known for his significant contributions to Brazilian civil law and his role as a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. |
