Leopold
/ˈliːəpəʊld/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 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 A place name:; A suburb of Geelong in the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- 3 A place name:; A township and unincorporated community therein, in Perry County, Indiana, United States.
- 4 A place name:; An unincorporated community in Bollinger County, Missouri, United States.
- 5 A place name:; An unincorporated community in Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States.
Example
More examples"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.