Old German

Theobald

Pronounced THEE-uh-bawldShare

Meaning: Bold people

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Theobald combines Germanic elements for people and bravery. It has a medieval European history, with forms brought into England by the Normans.

Nicknames

  • Theo
  • Teddy

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Theobald comes from Old German.

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