Theobald

Theobald is a Germanic given name composed of the elements theud, meaning people or nation, and bald, meaning bold or brave, yielding an overall sense of bold among the people. It was introduced to England by the Normans and enjoyed medieval use there, with a notable bearer being Theobald of Bec, the twelfth-century Archbishop of Canterbury. The name largely fell out of fashion after the medieval period but survives as a surname and in literary contexts. Cognates and variants include Thibaut, Thibault, Dietbald, and Tibald.