Find out how popular the first name Ladre has been for the last 18 years (from 1989 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ladre by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Ladre is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ladre.

The history of the first name Ladre

The name Ladre is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "ladre," meaning "leper" or "leprous." The name is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, during a time when leprosy was a widespread and feared disease in Europe.

In medieval France, individuals afflicted with leprosy were often ostracized from society and forced to live in leper colonies or "lazar houses." Some historians suggest that the name Ladre may have been given to children born to parents suffering from leprosy, or to children abandoned by their parents due to the stigma surrounding the disease.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ladre can be found in French parish records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ladre de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for his involvement in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ladre gained some prominence in France and other parts of Europe. Ladre de Vigny (1495-1567) was a French poet and dramatist who wrote numerous plays and poems in the style of the Renaissance humanists.

In the 17th century, Ladre Delorme (1618-1672) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Île and the Pavillon de l'Aurore at the Louvre Palace.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ladre Danton (1759-1794), a prominent figure during the French Revolution. He was a leader of the Jacobin faction and played a crucial role in the overthrow of the French monarchy. Danton was eventually executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror.

In the 19th century, Ladre Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a renowned French poet and critic, best known for his collection of poems titled "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil). He was a leading figure in the Symbolist movement and had a significant influence on the development of modern poetry.

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