Theobald

Theobald is a Germanic given name composed of the elements theud, meaning people or race, and bald, meaning bold or brave, giving the overall sense of one who is bold among the people. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and was borne by several medieval figures, most notably Theobald of Bec, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury in the twelfth century. It largely fell out of common use in English-speaking countries after the medieval period. Related forms include the Latinized Theobaldus, the French Thibault, and the Italian Tebaldo.