Male Name
Theobald
ˈθiː.ə.bɔld
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
artists
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
brave
classical music
composers
courage
Elder Scrolls characters
flautists
German chancellors
healthcare
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
classic160%
mature160%
formal140%
upper class160%
natural65%
wholesome80%
strong175%
refined80%
strange140%
complex120%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Theobald means 'bold people', derived from the Old German elements 'theod' meaning 'people' and 'bald' meaning 'bold, brave'. It was borne by a 6th-century Frankish king of Austrasia and brought to England by the Normans, where it joined an existing Old English cognate. The name has been Latinized as Theobaldus and was rare by the 20th century.
Etymology
Original Form:
Theudebald
Evolution:
The name evolved from Old German to Old English and was Latinized as Theobaldus. It has many spelling variations across different languages, including Thibaut in French, Tebaldo in Italian, and Teobal...
Source:
Old German elements 'theod' (people) and 'bald' (bold, brave)