The baby name Luitpold is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-it-pold (German IPA: [ˈluːɪtpɔlt]).
The baby name Luitpold is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-it-pold (German IPA: [ˈluːɪtpɔlt]).
Luitpold is in Origin.
Luitpold is a traditional Germanic masculine name from Old High German liut ‘people’ + bald ‘bold, brave’, yielding the sense “bold among the people” or “brave of the people.” It represents an earlier, southern German form that later standardized as Leopold in broader European usage, while Luitpold remained favored in Bavaria and Austria. Medieval Latin documents often record it as Liutpoldus or Luitpoldus.
The name has strong dynastic associations: Luitpold, Margrave of Bavaria (d. 907), anchored its early prestige, and Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912) revived its popularity in the 19th century within the Wittelsbach line. Spelling variants include Liutpold, Leutpold, and Leupold; the closely related modern form is Leopold. Common diminutives are Poldi and Poldy. Though now uncommon internationally, Luitpold carries a dignified, historical air and a clear meaning rooted in early Germanic tradition.
Luitpold is a rare find. Across 1 country, we found 12 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #941 | 12 | 5,697 |
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