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Name Origin

Leopold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave people' or 'bold people'. It is composed of two elements: 'leud', meaning 'people' and 'bald', meaning 'brave' or 'bold'.

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Famous People

Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

Composer, violinist, and teacher

  • Father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Court composer in Salzburg

Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977)

Conductor and pianist

  • Famous for his dramatic interpretations of classical music
  • Long tenure as conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra