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Origin: British

Meaning: Roaring hill, loud hill

While no sound could ever be as beautiful as little Ludlow’s laugh, there is something peaceful about listening to a river or stream run its course. The English masculine name Ludlow was originally a habitational name for a place with a “roaring hill” or a “loud hill,” though hills don’t typically make noise! The town in Shropshire, England, named Ludlow is located on the banks of the Teme River, a potential source of loud roaring. In the Old English language, Hlude was the name given to the River Teme, from the element hlud, meaning “loud” or “roaring.” Ludlow is a combination of Hlude and the word hlaw, which translates to “hill.” The River Teme is just one of the world’s many rivers, so you and little Ludlow will have plenty of opportunities to hear the sound of babbling brooks.