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Ludwig-Theodor

Quick answerLudwig-Theodor combines two Germanic elements: Ludwig (from Old High German "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior") and Theodor (from Greek "theos" meaning "god" and "dōron" meaning "gift").

Germanic and Greek · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
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Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginGermanic and Greek
LanguageGerman
CultureGermanic
ReligionChristianity
Letters14
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ludwig-Theodor

Ludwig-Theodor combines two Germanic elements: Ludwig (from Old High German "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior") and Theodor (from Greek "theos" meaning "god" and "dōron" meaning "gift").

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Etymology

Ludwig-Theodor combines two Germanic elements: Ludwig (from Old High German "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior") and Theodor (from Greek "theos" meaning "god" and "dōron" meaning "gift"). The compound name means "famous warrior" and "gift of God."

This name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Protestant Christian contexts, with notable historical bearers including German intellectuals and aristocrats, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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