Lovis, of German origin, is an uncommon yet charming given name that has been used sparingly throughout history. It is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Hlodo," which means "famous warrior." In some cases, Lovis may also be a shortened form of names like Lovisa or Lovise, which have Scandinavian origins. The name gained limited popularity in Sweden and Finland during the 19th century but has since become quite rare even in those countries. Today, Lovis is more likely to be found as a middle name rather than a first name, adding a unique touch to full names like Lovis-Marie or Lovis-Elise. As it shares some phonetic similarities with popular names like Louis and Louise, Lovis may also evoke feelings of familiarity while still maintaining its distinctive character.
The name Lovis experienced varied popularity over the years, with the highest number of births occurring in 1929 and 1931 at nine and eight respectively. It had periods of decreased usage such as between 1946 to 1978, when there were only five and six births recorded each year. Overall, the name has been given to a total of sixty-eight babies over the years.