Ludovico
Meaning of Ludovico
Ludovico is a charming and distinctive male name with Italian origins. It carries an air of sophistication and elegance, making it a great choice for parents seeking a unique moniker for their little one. Pronounced as loo-doh-VEE-koh (/lu.do.ˈvi.ko/), Ludovico has variations such as Ludvig and Ludovic, which add to its versatility. While not among the most popular names in the United States, it has been steadily increasing in popularity over recent years, indicating a growing appreciation for its European flair. With historical associations to notable figures like composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Ludovico offers a touch of cultural richness and artistic heritage to any child who bears this name.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as loo-doh-VEE-koh (/lu.do.ˈvi.ko/)
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Notable People Named Ludovico
| Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and composer known for blending classical music with other genres like pop, rock, folk, and world music. |
| Ludovico Fulci was a Sicilian lawyer, professor, and Italian politician known for his lengthy parliamentary career and membership in the Radical Party. |
| Ludovico Ariosto was an Italian poet best known for his epic romance Orlando Furioso, which satirizes the chivalric tradition and features diverse adventures of Charlemagne, Orlando, and the Franks battling against the Saracens. |
| Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua - Ludovico III Gonzaga of Mantua, also known as the Turk, was the ruler of Mantua from 1444 until his death in 1478. |
| Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso - Ludovico Luigi Carlo Maria di Barbiano di Belgiojoso, also known as Ludwig Karl Maria von Barbiano Graf von Belgiojoso, was an Austrian diplomat and Lieutenant Field Marshal in the 18th century. |
| Ludovico Valenti was an Italian nobleman, ecclesiastical lawyer, papal bureaucrat, Cardinal, and Bishop of Rimini. |
| Ludovico Corrao was an Italian Independent Left politician and lawyer known for promoting the reconstruction of Gibellina after it was destroyed by an earthquake in Sicily. |
| Ludovico Chigi Albani della Rovere - Ludovico Chigi della Rovere-Albani served as the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta from 1931 to 1951. |
| Ludovico Carracci, an Italian early-Baroque painter, etcher, and printmaker from Bologna, is known for reinvigorating Italian art with his emotionally evocative works before his death in 1619. |
| Ludovico Stern was an Italian painter known for his work in the Rococo and late-Baroque period, including large sacred and history paintings, still lifes, and portraits. |
| Ludovico Gonzaga was an Italian nobleman and condottiero from the House of Gonzaga branch of Sabbioneta. |
| Ludovico Fossali is an Italian competition speed climber who competed in the Men's combined climbing event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Ludovico Lana, also known as Lodovico Lana, was an Italian Baroque painter who was active in Modena and served as the director of the Accademia Ducale of Modena. |
| Ludovico I Gonzaga was an Italian lord and the founder of the Gonzaga family, serving as the first capitano del popolo of Mantua and imperial vicar. |
| Ludovico Corsini is an Italian-Mozambican swimmer known for specializing in sprint breaststroke and competing at the XXI Commonwealth Games in 2018. |
