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Ludwing

Quick answerLudwing is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (battle), meaning "famous in battle." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with historical prominence among German and Dutch nobility and royalty.

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,571
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic
CultureGermanic
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,036

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

About the name Ludwing

Ludwing is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (battle), meaning "famous in battle." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with historical prominence among German and Dutch nobility and royalty.

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Etymology

Ludwing is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (battle), meaning "famous in battle." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with historical prominence among German and Dutch nobility and royalty.

Ludwing currently ranks #13,571 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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