Baby name
Ludwig
/LOOD · vig/
Meaning
“Famous warrior”
Old High German compound of hlud (famous) and wig (warrior or battle); the name of dozens of German kings, dukes, and composers including Beethoven.
How it ages.
Heavyweight historic name making a slow return in Germany; serious and strong.
The cultural moment.
Reviving in Germany and Austria since around 2018 after decades of dormancy.