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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 29 March

Bertold

Bertold is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, deeply rooted in Central European culture. It carries an air of medieval nobility, strength, and timeless dignity. Its meaning links brilliance and renown with confident leadership, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a classic yet uncommon name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Bertold
Czech:
Bertold
Hungarian:
Bertold
Polish:
Bertold
German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Germanic name meaning "bright ruler", "famous sovereign", or "mighty ruler".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Berthold, utvoreného z prvkov beraht (žiarivý, jasný, slávny) a walt (moc, vláda) alebo waltan (vládnuť). Vykladá sa preto ako „žiarivý vládca“, „slávny vládca“ alebo „ten, kto slávne vládne“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

BERTOLD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

13 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
11 February
Hungarian Calendar
29 March
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Bertold

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

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Person type
Bertold Lasker
DE
1860 – 1928Historical Figure

German chess player (1860–1928)

Bertold Hummel
DE
1925 – 2002Historical Figure

German composer (1925–2002)

Bertold z Ratyzbony
1210 – 1272Historical Figure

German monk

Bertold z Garsten
DE
1060 – 1142Historical Figure

Austrian abbot

Bertold Paul Wiesner
AT
1901 – 1972Historical Figure

Austrian-British physiologist (1901–1972)

Bertold Löffler
AT
1874 – 1960Historical Figure

Austrian painter, printmaker, and designer (1874-1960)

Bertold Mainka
PL
born 1934Notable Figure

Polish rower

Bertold Spuler
DE
1911 – 1990Historical Figure

German orientalist (1911-1990)

Test how Bertold sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Bertold Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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