Ludy is of Latin origin, derived from the male given name Ludwig. It means 'famous in war'. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often used among European nobility. Ludy is a unisex name but is more commonly associated with males.
"The name Ludy had a notable increase in usage between 1912 and 1916, with six births recorded in the latter year compared to five in the former. However, there was a significant gap before its next appearance, with no births registered for Ludy in the years between 1916 and 1921. After another gap of over two decades, Ludy saw five more births in 1947. Overall, Ludy has been a relatively uncommon name, with only twenty-one recorded births over this period."