A male given name of Germanic origin, famously borne by several European kings and princes.
From Germanic elements 'leud' (people) and 'bald' (bold/brave), literally meaning 'brave people.' The name became popular among German and Austrian royalty, particularly through the Habsburg dynasty.
Leopold II of Belgium's name became synonymous with one of history's darkest colonial chapters—his rule in the Congo caused millions of deaths, showing how a single person's legacy can transform a name's historical weight. Names are never just names when attached to power.
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