Loic

Loic, also known as Loïc with diaeresis, is a Breton and Provençal form of the name Louis, which has its origin in Ludwig.

What does the name Loic mean?

The name Loic, or Loïc, is a Breton and Provençal variation of Louis, which is derived from Ludwig. It translates to 'the little warrior' as well as 'the famous warrior'. The etymological roots can be found in the Old High German components hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and wig, which means 'to wrestle', 'fight', 'war', 'strife', or 'warrior'. Ludwig was the name of many German and French kings and emperors, contributing to its widespread use in Europe. The name is particularly common in France. In the 1980s, it was adopted from French into German and is also very popular in Switzerland. Variations include Lowis, Loui, Louie, Loick, Luis, and Ludvig.

Where does the name Loic come from?

The name Loic has Old High German roots and means 'the little warrior'. The word components in Old High German consist of hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and wig, which stands for 'to wrestle', 'fight', 'war', 'strife', or 'warrior'. The languages from which this name originates are Breton, French, and Provençal.

How do you pronounce Loic?

The pronunciation of Loic is clear and concise, with the name sounding one syllable to two syllables. It is usually pronounced as 'Lo-ik' [loˈik] or [lɔik]. The name begins with a rounded, dark 'o', which conveys a certain depth. The following vowel opens the sound space, while the final consonant adds a distinct accent. These features give Loic a modern and independent touch, making it sound present and clear.

When is the name day of Loic?

The name days for Loic are April 28, June 21, August 19, and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Loic is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 347th place. Over the last ten years, Loic has been chosen as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,510th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,416th.

Nicknames & pet names

Loi / Lolo

Famous people

• Loic Abenzoar (French football player)
• Loic Amisse (French football player)
• Loïc Bruni (French mountain biker)
• Loic Chatton (Swiss football player)
• Loic de Kergret (French volleyball player)
• Loic Didavi (tennis player from Benin)
• Loic Dufau (French football player)
• Loïc Duval (French racing driver)
• Loic Gabriel Poujol (French football player)
• Loic Gautier (French racing cyclist)
• Loic Jacquet (French rugby player)
• Loic Jouannigot (illustrator from France)
• Loic Lamperier (French ice hockey player)
• Loïc Leferme (French freediver and former world champion)
• Loic Lumbilla Kandja (French footballer)
• Loic Meillard (ski racer)
• Loic Nestor (football player from France)
• Loïc Nottet (Belgian singer)
• Loic Perizzolo (Swiss racing cyclist)
• Loic Perrin (football player from France)