The baby name Ludovico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh).
The baby name Ludovico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh).
Ludovico is French, Italian in Origin.
Ludovico is the Italian form of the Germanic name Hludwig (Latinized as Ludovicus), built from hlūd “famous” and wīg “war, battle,” hence “famous warrior” or “renowned in battle.” It parallels French Louis and Spanish/Portuguese Luis, with German Ludwig and English Lewis from the same root. A long-standing Italian spelling variant is Lodovico. Its feminine counterpart is Ludovica.
Usage flourished in Renaissance courts; notable bearers include Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, and the poet Ludovico Ariosto. In modern times the composer Ludovico Einaudi keeps the name visible, and Saint Ludovico of Casoria gives it a devotional link. Outside Italy it reads as cultured and continental, enjoying periodic revivals. Related forms and cognates include Luigi, Ludovic, Aloysius, Clovis, and diminutives Ludo and Vico.
| Ludovico Sforza Ludovico Sforza, born in 1452, was a prominent Italian politician and Duke of Milan, best known for being a patron of Leonardo da Vinci. He played a significant role in the Italian Renaissance, commissioning works like The Last Supper. His influence extended to arts and politics during his rule. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #123 | 15 | 1,769 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #176 | 4 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #245 | 5,884 | 10,046 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Boys | 2020 | #318 | 5 | 2,548 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #344 | 24 | 7,951 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #374 | 10 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2017 | #393 | 4 | 2,842 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #409 | 5 | 5,922 |
| IT | 0 | #450 | 288 | 4,183 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #458 | 10 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #615 | 8 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #732 | 20 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #861 | 18 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #907 | 24 | 5,610 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #909 | 12 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #931 | 52 | 16,355 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #943 | 10 | 5,697 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,399 | 48 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Ludovico is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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