What was the edict of names?

The Edict of Names, issued in 1685 by King Louis XIV of France, revoked the Edict of Nantes, which had granted religious tolerance to French Protestants (Huguenots). This revocation led to the persecution of Huguenots, forcing many to flee the country and resulting in a significant loss of skilled labor and economic contributions to France. The edict marked a significant step in the consolidation of absolute monarchy and the promotion of Catholicism as the state religion.