Lope

Lope is a masculine given name of Spanish origin, and it is occasionally found as a surname in Spanish-speaking regions. The name is best known from the life of the 16th–17th century dramatist Lope Félix de Vega Carpio, better known as Lope de Vega, a central figure of the Spanish Golden Age. A prolific writer, Vega produced hundreds of plays, as well as poems and comedies, and helped establish a popular theater tradition that combined action, romance, and everyday speech. His best-known works include Fuente Ovejuna, El perro del hortelano, and many others that influenced later Spanish drama.

Etymology: Lope is linked to the Latin Lupus, meaning wolf, and entered Iberian names in the medieval period. The surname López is a patronymic form derived from Lope, meaning "son of Lope."

Usage: In modern times, Lope remains relatively uncommon as a given name but persists in historical contexts and in some families. It is primarily recognized today for its association with Lope de Vega rather than as a common given name.