Luitpold
LOOT-polt
A German name tied to the idea of a famous, brave ruler or people’s valour.
Meaning
The excerpts link Luitpold with German forms such as Leopold and Leupold. In this tradition, the name is generally understood through Germanic elements meaning “people” and “bold/brave,” with the book excerpt specifically glossing it as “people’s valour.”
Origin
Germanicmasculine
Fun fact
Luitpold is a close cousin of Leopold in these older name books, and the spelling shows how medieval-style German forms could vary widely.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.