Leopold

proper nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈliːəpəʊld//
United States//ˈliːəpoʊld//
//ˈlɛpəld//

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

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.

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.

leone · A unit of currency of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.leopard · A large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and…Leopard · A surname.

Leopold · A male given name from the Germanic languages. Used in the 19th century but rare today.

leprechaun · A type of diminutive, solitary fairy or sprite, traditionally…Leroy · A surname from French, borne by English speakers.LeRoy · A male given name transferred from the surname.

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