Leopolds

Leopolds refers to the plural form of the given name Leopold. In English-language usage, Leopolds can denote multiple individuals who bear the name, particularly in historical or genealogical contexts. The term is not a proper noun for a single entity and is rarely used as the name of a place or organization by itself.

Leopold is a Germanic name derived from the elements liut, meaning people, and bald, meaning bold or brave. The plural Leopolds typically appears in lists, biographical compilations, or discussions that refer to several people named Leopold; for references to a specific person, the singular form Leopold is used.

Notable bearers of the given name include Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790–1865); Leopold II (1835–1909); Leopold III (1901–1983); Leopold Mozart (1719–1787); and Leopold Stokowski (1882–1977). These figures illustrate the name’s historical prominence in monarchy, music, and public life.

In modern writing, Leopolds is primarily a grammatical plural. When a specific individual is intended, the singular Leopold is used; when referring to a group of people with that given name, Leopolds may appear in encyclopedic lists or genealogical records.