Leopold

//ˈliːəpəʊld// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from the Germanic languages. Used in the 19th century but rare today.

    "Several kings of the Belgians were called Leopold."

  2. 2
    A place name:; A suburb of Geelong in the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  3. 3
    A place name:; A township and unincorporated community therein, in Perry County, Indiana, United States.
  4. 4
    A place name:; An unincorporated community in Bollinger County, Missouri, United States.
  5. 5
    A place name:; An unincorporated community in Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States.

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"Leopold, she whispered to me, restrain yourself."

Etymology

From Old French Leopold, from Old High German liut (“people”) + bald (“bold”). The first part is sometimes associated by folk etymology with Latin leo (“lion”), as in Leo and Leonard. More at lede, bold.

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