Berthold - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Berthold \b(e)-rtho-ld, ber-thold\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "bright strength; renowned leader". Uncommon in English-speaking countries, but not unheard of. Playwright Bertolt Brecht.

Berthold has 10 variant forms: Bert, Bertell, Bertil, Berthoud, Bertol, Bertoll, Bertold, Bertolde, Bertolt and Berton.

Baby names that sound like Berthold are Barthold and Barthol.

Berthold is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Berthold. Click here to compare Berthold with related baby names.