Ludwig - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ludwig \l(u)-d

is of German origin, and its meaning is "famous fighter". Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ludwig has 3 variant forms: Ludo, Ludovic and Ludovico.

For more information, see also related names Aloysius, Clovis and Louis.

Baby names that sound like Ludwig are Ludwick and Lutwick.

Ludwig is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2007 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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