Bertold

Bertold is a Germanic given name composed of the elements beraht, meaning bright or famous, and wald, meaning rule or power, giving the overall sense of bright ruler. It is the older German form of the more widely spread Berthold, which became the more common spelling in medieval and early modern German-speaking lands. The name was borne by several historical figures, including the medieval German poet Bertold of Regensburg. Related forms include Berthold, Bertolt, and the Latinized Bertoldus.