Lutz
German · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Lutz
The given name 'Lutz' is derived from the Old High German word 'hiltja', meaning 'battle' or 'fight', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hiltiz', which is also the source of the English word 'hilt'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Lutz' is derived from the Old High German word 'hiltja', meaning 'battle' or 'fight', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hiltiz', which is also the source of the English word 'hilt'. The name 'Lutz' is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, and has historical roots in the Middle Ages as a variant of the name 'Ludwig', which was popularized by the Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Pious.
Lutz currently ranks #4,431 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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