Ludvig
Meaning of Ludvig
Ludvig is a male name with Nordic origins. It is pronounced as LOO-vig in both Norwegian and Danish, as well as in Swedish. The name has a strong and regal sound to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name with a royal connection. One variation of the name is Ludwig. In terms of popularity, Ludvig has had occasional appearances on the charts in the United States, with six occurrences in 1923 and five occurrences in 1918 and 1917. While not extremely common, Ludvig offers a unique and distinguished option for your baby boy's name.
Pronunciation
Norwegian,Danish
- Pronunced as LOO-vig (/'luːviɡ/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as LOO-vig (/'luːvɪg/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Ludvig
| Carl Ludvig Öhman Silwerfeldt is a Swedish footballer known for playing as a centre back for Ettan side Vasalunds IF. |
| Ludvig Holberg, a prominent figure in Danish and Norwegian literature, was a writer, philosopher, and playwright known for his influential works during the Enlightenment and Baroque periods. |
| Peter Ludvig Meidell Sylow was a Norwegian mathematician known for his foundational work in group theory. |
| Ludvig Sollid - Ludvig M. Sollid is a Norwegian physician-scientist known for his research on the pathogenesis of HLA associated human disorders, particularly celiac disease, and holds positions at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital. |
| Ludvig Immanuel Nobel was a Swedish-Russian engineer, businessman, and humanitarian, known for co-operating Branobel, an oil company in Baku, Azerbaijan. |
| Ludvig Douglas - Ludvig Vilhelm August Douglas was a conservative Swedish politician and official with a notable lineage. |
| Ludvig Karsten was a Norwegian neo-impressionist painter influenced by Edvard Munch and Henri Matisse, known for his bohemian lifestyle and quick temper. |
| Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen was a Danish author, ethnologist, and explorer known for his exploration of Greenland. |
| Ludvig Norman was a prominent Swedish composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his significant contributions to Swedish symphonic music in the 19th century. |
| Ludvig Munthe - Ludvig Hanssøn Munthe served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Bjørgvin from 1636 to 1649. |
| Ludvig Oskar Josephson was a Swedish dramatist, actor, and theatre manager. |
| Ludvig Meyer was a prominent Norwegian barrister, newspaper editor, and politician associated with the Norwegian Labour Party, known for his leadership roles and defense of writer Hans Jæger. |
| Ludvig Ludvigsen Munk, also known as Ludvig Munk til Nørlund, was a Danish official and Count. |
| Ludvig Ludvigsen Daae, a Norwegian historian and author, served as a professor at the University of Oslo for over thirty years. |
| Ludvig Ferdinand Rømer - Ludewig Ferdinand Rømer, a Danish merchant and sugar-baker, is known for his writings on the Danish Gold Coast and his residence at Nyhavn 11 in Copenhagen. |
