Ludwig

Boy

Origin: Germanic

Meaning

“famous warrior”

Cultural Notes

Ludwig van Beethoven is the supreme bearer of this name; it was the name of numerous German and Bavarian kings and remained common in German-speaking countries through the early 20th century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1890s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Ludwig

  • Ludwig van Beethoven, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Ludwig II

Variants & Spellings

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