Theobald
Meaning of Theobald
The name Theobald is a strong and timeless choice for parents seeking a unique baby boy name. With English origins, Theobald is pronounced as THEE-uh-bawld (/θiːˈɒbɛlt/) in English. This name also has variations like Theo and Baldy, giving parents options for nicknames or alternative names. While Theobald may not be as popular today, it has a rich history and associations with strength and nobility. In terms of popularity in the United States, Theobald was moderately used in the early 20th century, ranking around 3981-3898 in occurrence during the years 1916-1917.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as THEE-uh-bawld (/θiːˈɒbɛlt/)
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Notable People Named Theobald
| Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg - Theobald Theodor Friedrich Alfred von Bethmann Hollweg was a German politician and Chancellor of the German Empire from 1909 to 1917, known for his role in Germany's entry into World War I. |
| Theobald Dillon, 1st Viscount Dillon, was an Irish military commander and adventurer known for his extensive land holdings and loyal support of Elizabeth I of England. |
| Theobald Smith FRS HFRSE was a pioneering epidemiologist, bacteriologist, pathologist, and professor, widely regarded as America's first internationally significant medical research scientist. |
| Theobald Walter, 1st Chief Butler of Ireland - Theobald Walter, the first Chief Butler of Ireland, played a significant role in Irish and English history during the 12th century. |
| Theobald Wolfe Tone FitzGerald was an Irish army officer and painter known for painting the Irish Republic flag that flew over the General Post Office during the Easter Rising 1916. |
| Theobald Taaffe, 1st Earl of Carlingford, was an Irish Royalist officer who played a prominent role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and supported an alliance between the Confederates and Irish Royalists. |
| Theobald Boehm - Theobald Böhm was a German inventor and musician known for his significant improvements to the modern Western concert flute and his contributions as a virtuoso flautist and composer. |
| Theobald I, Count of Bar and Luxemburg, succeeded his brother Henry after his death in the siege of Acre. |
| Theobald III, Count of Blois - Theobald III of Blois (1012–1089) was a prominent count who used strategic alliances to expand his authority over various counties in France during the 11th century. |
| Theobald III, Count of Champagne, cooperated closely with King Philip II of France and was succeeded by his posthumous son, Theobald IV. |
| Theobald II, Duke of Lorraine from 1303 to 1312, was the son of Frederick III and Margaret, and a member of the Royal House of Blois. |
| Theobald von Oer - Theobald Reinhold Freiherr von Oer, a German painter, illustrator, and etcher known for his portraits and historic paintings, is associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. |
| Theobald Butler, 4th Chief Butler of Ireland, was a nobleman who supported King Edward I of England in his Scottish wars and was laid to rest at Arklow Monastery. |
| Theobald Butler, 14th Baron Dunboyne - Theobald Fitzwalter Butler, 14th Baron Dunboyne was an Irish peer. |
