Thibault

The first name Thibault is a French variant of Theobald as well as its Latinized counterpart Dietbald.

What does the name Thibault mean?

The name Thibault is a French derivation of Theobald and its Latinized form Dietbald. It is interpreted as 'the bold in the people' or 'the brave in the people'. The roots of the name lie in Old High German and consist of the elements diot or thiot for 'the people' and bald for 'bold', 'brave', or 'fearless'. The name became particularly widespread in the Middle Ages due to Saint Theobald, who lived in France in the 11th century. Theobald of Bec, who was Archbishop of Canterbury in the 11th century, also contributed to the name's popularity. Other variants include Dietbold, Diebald, Diebold, Diepold, Diepolt, Debald, Theobaldus, Teobald, Teobaldo, Theodebald, Tebaldo, Theudebald, Theudobald, Thibaud, Thibaut, Thiebaud, Thiebaut, Thiebault, and Tybald.

Where does the name Thibault come from?

The name Thibault has its origins in Old High German and means 'the bold in the people' or 'the brave in the people'. The Old High German components are diot or thiot for 'the people' and bald for 'bold', 'brave', or 'fearless'. The language from which the name originates is French.

How do you pronounce Thibault?

The pronunciation of Thibault is elegant and consists of two to three syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Thi-bault' [tiˈboː] or [tiˈbo], with the 'Th' pronounced softly as 'T'. The dark 'o' at the end adds a sonorous fullness. The gentle vowel sequence and the absence of a hard final consonant give the name a smooth sound quality. Thibault radiates a cultivated and international aura - a name that impresses with its clear structure and elegant presence.

When is the name day of Thibault?

The name day for Thibault is celebrated on July 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Thibault is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, Thibault has been used approximately 60 times as a first name, which places it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,846th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bibo / Thibo / Tibi / Tibo

Similar first names

Famous people

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