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    Berthold

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Berthold

    Berthold

    Boy
    german
    2 syllables

    Berthold is a german boy's name meaning "Bright ruler; variant of bert: bright light".

    Berthold is a boy name of german origin meaning "Bright ruler; variant of bert: bright light". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Bright ruler; variant of bert: bright light

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Berthold

    Very rare in US records

    What does Berthold mean?

    Berthold is a boy name of german origin meaning "Bright ruler; variant of bert: bright light".

    Is Berthold a rare name?

    Yes. Berthold does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Berthold

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Berthold

    Berthold means "Bright ruler; variant of bert: bright light" — these names share that spirit.

    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)
    • Lucas — "Bringer of light" (greek)
    • Ella — "Light; all" (english)
    • Avery — "Ruler of elves, wise" (english)
    • Aubrey — "Elf ruler" (english)
    • Henry — "Ruler of the home" (german)
    • Luke — "Light-giving, luminous" (greek)

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