Ludo

Meaning of Ludo

Pronounced LOO-doh, Ludo bursts onto the naming stage like a firework at a fiesta, weaving together the Latin lūdō (“I play”) and the old Germanic Ludovicus, meaning “famous warrior.” It paints a picture of pint-sized heroes brandishing foam swords in the backyard while the gentle strains of composer Ludovico Einaudi drift through a sunlit room. In Europe, it dances as a beloved nickname for Ludovico or Ludovic, warm and familiar, and on rainy afternoons children huddle around their boards to outwit one another in the classic game of Ludo. Though just seven babies claimed the name in the U.S. in 2022—making it a rare gem—it’s steadily climbing the charts, a spirited spark shooting across a sky full of stars. For parents craving a name that balances playful mischief with timeless might, Ludo feels like destiny calling.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as LOO-doh (/'luːdoʊ/)

• Ludvig
• Ludovic
• Ludovico
• Ludwik