Berthold name meaning
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What does Berthold mean?
Atypical Berthold is used mainly in Danish, English, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish aimed at boys has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Berthold means "Bright or Rule". Berthold is German equivalent of Berhtoald.
Berthold is celebrated on November 1st.
How do I pronounce Berthold?
The two syllabled name Berthold is commonly pronounced as b(e)-rtho-ld. Some people pronounce it as ber-thold.
Variants of Berthold
Barthold, Bartholomew, Bartolomeus, Bertolde, Berhtoald, Berhtwald, Barthol, Bane, Bartolomeo, Barnaby, Bartholomaios, Bartholemeus
How popular is the name Berthold?
Berthold is an uncommon baby name in United States, where it had been in use for 32 years, last appeared in 1956 and made just beyond the top 2000 names. Over 267 people have been named Berthold in United States.
Also, in France, it has been in use since 1902 and achieved its top most rank of 492 in 1902. But Berthold is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 2000 have the name.
At least, 50000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 3939 | 5 |
| 1953 | 3801 | 5 |
| 1949 | 3692 | 5 |
| 1943 | 3538 | 5 |
| 1941 | 2873 | 7 |
| 1939 | 3481 | 5 |
| 1938 | 3535 | 5 |
| 1937 | 3174 | 6 |
| 1935 | 3252 | 6 |
| 1934 | 2739 | 8 |
Facts
Berthold in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 127 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0 | 50 | 25 | 0 |
 | 59 | 348 | 0 | 0 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Berthold
Once you relax and start talking, you never stop. Every challenge is there to sharpen your focus and improve your survival skills. You hate waking up at the same time in the morning if you don't have to. You like to be surrounded by strong, determine people who know what they want. When it comes to your job, you are always the one with a new idea to present. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something.
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- Euphemia - Meaning of Euphemia is Of Good Repute, Sweet Spoken or Eu Which Means Good Well is a baby girl name, specifically used in Norwegian, Greek and Finnish has origin in Old Greek
- Karmela - Origin of Persistent and Darling Karmela is in Hebrew is primarily used in Finnish, Danish and Swedish is aimed at girls. Karmela is equivalent of Carmela in Nordic language
- Ricard means Powerful Leader, Rich or Powerful Ruler or Strong Ruler is a baby boy name, majorly used in Danish and Swedish has origin in Germanic
Sibling Names for Berthold
Are you considering the name Berthold for your new arrival? If so, why not consider pairing it with one of these great sibling names? Whether you're looking for something classic, trendy, or unique, we've got plenty of options to choose from. Take a look at our list and see if any of these names catch your eye.
Sister for Berthold
Brother for Berthold
- Irmgard
- Brunhild
- Conrada
- Enza
- Hildagard
- Ethelinda
- Hildred
- Allfrieda
- Karyl
- Gertraud
- Hedvig
- Hildegaard
- Hetta
- Hylda
- Caralyne
- Bobbye
- Bernardette
- Joscelin
- Emeline
Famous people named Berthold
- Berthold Auerbach, German-Jewish poet and author
- Berthold Carl Seemann, German botanist
- Berthold Goldschmidt, German Jewish composer
- Berthold Delbrück, German linguist
- Berthold Weisz, a Hungarian deputy; born at Budapest in 1845
- Berthold II, Duke of Carinthia, progenitor of the Swabian House of Zähringen
- Berthold Englisch, leading Austrian chess master
- Berthold of Garsten, German Roman Catholic priest and professed member
- Berthold of Calabria, Norman French crusader
- Berthold of Ratisbon, Franciscan of the monastery of Ratisbon and the most powerful preacher of repentance
- Berthold Wulf, German priest, poet and philosopher
- Berthold Furtmeyr, German miniaturist
- Berthold I, Duke of Swabia, Duke of Swabia from 1079 until his death
- Berthold II, Duke of Swabia, Duke of Swabia from 1092 to 1098
- Berthold I of Istria, a member of the Bavarian House of Andechs
- Berthold von Henneberg, Christian leader
- Berthold Laufer, anthropologist and historical geographer with an expertise
- Berthold Grünfeld, Norwegian psychiatrist, sexologist
- Berthold Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, German aristocrat and lawyer
- Berthold Bartosch, film-maker, born in Polaun
- Berthold Viertel, Austrian screenwriter and film director notable for his work
- Berthold Wolpe, German calligrapher, typographer, type designer
- Berthold Lubetkin, Soviet émigré architect
- Berthold Maria Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, German retired Bundeswehr general
- Berthold von Deimling, general officer of the German Army during World War I
- Berthold Lasker, German physician, writer and chess master
- Berthold Bell, from 1976 comedy film Salzstangengeschrei, who played N.
Lists having Berthold
- Boy names beginning with B
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- French Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Ber
- Baby Names that mean Bright
- Baby Names that mean Rule
- Baby Names that mean Shining
- Baby Names that mean Illustrious
- Baby Names that mean Old
- Baby Names that mean Shiny
- Baby Names that mean Prevail
- Baby Names that mean Ruler
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004