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Theobald

Theobald is an ancient Germanic name with a strong historical and international character. In Slovak, it feels noble, unusual, and solid, while its original meaning connects people or nation with courage. It is suitable for parents looking for a rare name with a documented European tradition.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient name denoting a bold and courageous person of their people.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého Theudobald, zloženého z prvkov theud, teda „ľud, národ“, a bald, čiže „smelý, odvážny“. Začiatočné Theo- bolo neskôr ovplyvnené gréckymi menami obsahujúcimi prvok theos „boh“, ten však nie je pôvodným základom mena.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

THEOBALD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

17 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
1 July
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje približne: te-o-balt.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TheobaldkoTheobkoTheoTeoTejko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Theobald
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Theobaldko! Theo! Teo!

Notable figures named Theobald

18

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

All personalities catalog
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
1856 – 1921Historical Figure

German politician (1856–1921)

Theobald I. Navarrský
1201 – 1253Historical Figure

King of Navarre from 1234 to 1253

Theobald II. Navarrský
1239 – 1270Historical Figure

King of Navarre

Theobald Wolfe Tone
1763 – 1798Historical Figure

Irish politician (1763-1798)

Theobald IV. z Blois
died 1152Historical Figure

Count of Blois (1102–1152) and Champagne (1125–1152)

Theobald III. ze Champagne
1179 – 1201Historical Figure

Count of Champagne from 1197 to 1201

Theobald Böhm
1794 – 1881Historical Figure

Bavarian flautist and tinkerer (1794-1881)

Theobald V. z Blois
1130 – 1191Historical Figure

French noble

Test how Theobald sounds with your surname

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

Full name:

Theobald Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:T.S.without dots:TS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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