Theobald
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Theobald
Theobald derives from the Germanic elements "theud" (people) and "bald" (bold), meaning "people's boldness" or "bold among the people." The name was prominent in medieval Europe, particularly among Norman and Germanic nobility, with notable bearers including several counts of Champagne and various European royals throughout the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Theobald derives from the Germanic elements "theud" (people) and "bald" (bold), meaning "people's boldness" or "bold among the people." The name was prominent in medieval Europe, particularly among Norman and Germanic nobility, with notable bearers including several counts of Champagne and various European royals throughout the Middle Ages.
Theobald currently ranks #4,518 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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