What does the name Leopold mean?

Leopold means "bold people, brave folk." It is of German origin.

Is Leopold a boy or girl name?

Leopold is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Leopold?

Leopold is of German origin. Derived from Old High German 'Liutbald,' combining 'liut' (people) and 'bald' (bold, brave). It was a favored name among European royalty, particularly in Austria and Belgium, throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Leopold is a boys' name of German origin meaning “bold people, brave folk.”

pronunciation

LEE-oh-pohld

meaning & origin

The name Leopold means “bold people, brave folk.” It comes from the German language tradition.

Derived from Old High German 'Liutbald,' combining 'liut' (people) and 'bald' (bold, brave). It was a favored name among European royalty, particularly in Austria and Belgium, throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

famous people named Leopold

Leopold Mozart (composer, father of Wolfgang Amadeus)
King Leopold II of Belgium
Leopold Stokowski (conductor)

names similar to Leopold

Leonard

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