Berthold

Berthold is a Germanic given name composed of the elements beraht, meaning bright or famous, and wald, meaning rule or power, giving an overall sense of bright ruler or famous power. The name was common in medieval Germany and is borne by several historical figures, including the thirteenth-century Franciscan friar and preacher Berthold of Regensburg, renowned for his oratory across German-speaking lands. Closely related forms include Bertold and the Latinized Bertoldus, while the first element connects it to names such as Bertram, Bertrand, and Albert.