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Berthold

Berthold is a time-honored masculine name of Germanic origin, historically prevalent in German-speaking lands. Its meaning unites brilliant splendor with regal authority and governance. It carries a commanding, noble aura suited for parents who admire classic strength.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Berthold
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Berthold
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A radiant and renowned ruler who stands out through power and authority.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno má starohornonemecký pôvod a vzniklo spojením prvkov beraht (žiarivý, jasný, slávny) a waltan (vládnuť, panovať).

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Berthold vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BERTHOLD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
29 March
Austrian Calendar
11 June
Švédsko
27 July
Austrian Calendar
14 December
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: bert-hold; v skupine th sa písmeno h nevyslovuje, preto sa začiatok mena vyslovuje ako bert.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Berthold
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Bertholda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Bertholdovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Bertholda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Berthold
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Bertholdovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Bertholdom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BertBertiBertíkBerto
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Berthold
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Berthold! Bert! Berti!

Notable figures named Berthold

23

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Berthold Auerbach
1812 – 1882Historical Figure

German author (1812–1882)

Berthold Bavorský
died 947Historical Figure

Duke of Bavaria

Berthold Bádenský
DE
1906 – 1963Historical Figure

German prince (1906-1963)

Berthold IV, Duke of Merania
DE
1153 – 1204Historical Figure

Duke of Merania and Margrave of Istria (1153–1204)

Berthold II, Duke of Swabia
1050 – 1111Historical Figure

Duke of Swabia

Berthold IV, Duke of Zähringen
DE
1125 – 1186Historical Figure

Duke of Zähringen and Rector of Burgundy

Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen
DE
1160 – 1218Historical Figure

Duke of Zähringen

Berthold II, Duke of Carinthia
1000 – 1078Historical Figure

Duke of Carinthia and Margrave of Verona

Test how Berthold sounds with your surname

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Berthold Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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