Barthold

The name Barthold represents a Low German form of the old German name Berthold. Its origin lies in the Old High German words beraht, meaning 'shining' or 'famous', and waltan, meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern'. Consequently, Barthold is interpreted as 'the shining ruler' or 'the brilliant ruler'.

What does the name Barthold mean?

Barthold is a Low German variant of the traditional German name Berthold. The origins of the name can be found in the Old High German terms beraht (shining, famous) and waltan (to rule, to govern), leading to the meaning 'the shining ruler' or 'the brilliant ruler'. An alternative spelling of the name is Bartold. Other variants of Berthold include Berchthold, Berchtold, Berthelt, Bertholdt, Bertold, Bertoldo, and Bertolt.

Where does the name Barthold come from?

The name Barthold has Old High German roots and means 'the shining ruler' or 'the brilliant ruler'. The components of the word consist of the Old High German term beraht, which means 'shining, famous', and waltan, which means 'to rule, to govern'. The languages from which the name originates are Old German and Low German.

How do you pronounce Barthold?

The pronunciation of Barthold is clear and structured. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Bar-thold' [ˈbaʁthɔlt]. The consonant-rich middle meets a darker ending syllable, and the hard -d at the end provides a distinct conclusion. This makes Barthold appear robust, tradition-conscious, steadfast, serious, and striking.

When is the name day of Barthold?

The name day for Barthold is celebrated on several days: March 29 (Berthold of Calabria), June 20 (Berthold of Scheda), July 27 (Berthold of Garsten), September 19 (Berthold of Weingarten), October 13 (Berthold of Cambrai and Arras), October 21 (Berthold of Livonia, Berthold of Parma), November 3 (Berthold of Engelberg), and December 14 (Berthold of Regensburg).

Popularity

In Germany, Barthold is considered a rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 3,829th place on the list of the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Barthold was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Barthold can be seen in the rankings of first name charts in individual countries.

Famous people

• Barthold Feind (German poet)
• Barthold Fröler (German stonemason)
• Barthold Georg Niebuhr (German historian)
• Barthold Hansteen Cranner (botanist)
• Barthold Heinrich Brockes (poet & writer of the early Enlightenment)
• Barthold Holtzfus (German theologian)
• Barthold Janus (German theologian)
• Barthold Kuijken (Belgian conductor)
• Barthold von Krakewitz (German theologian)
• Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch painter)
• Johann Barthold Niemeier (theologian from Germany)