Balodis

Balodis (Old orthography: Ballod; feminine: Balode) is a Latvian surname, derived from the Latvian word for "pigeon". Individuals with the surname include:


 * Daniels Balodis (born 1998), Latvian footballer
 * Jānis Balodis (1881–1965), army general and politician who was a principal figure in the foundation and government of independent Latvia
 * Kārlis Balodis (1864–1931), Latvian economist, financist, statistician and demographist
 * Ringolds Balodis (born 1986), Latvian politician
 * Ves Balodis (born 1933), Australian discus thrower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics