Baldo

The name Baldo is a Frisian short form of various names that begin with the element 'Bald-', such as Balduin or Baldomer. Furthermore, Baldo is also used as an Italian short form for names ending in '-bald', such as Rambald, Siegbald, or Ubaldo.

What does the name Baldo mean?

Baldo is a Frisian abbreviation for names that start with 'Bald-', such as Balduin or Baldomer. Additionally, the name also serves as an Italian short form for names ending in '-bald', such as Rambald, Siegbald, or Ubaldo. The meaning of the name is translated as 'the bold' or 'the brave'. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German term bald, which means 'bold', 'brave', or 'courageous'. In Italy, Baldo is occasionally used as a short form of Baldassare. The name also exists as a surname.

Where does the name Baldo come from?

The name Baldo has its origins in Old High German and means 'the bold'.

How do you pronounce Baldo?

The pronunciation of Baldo is two syllables and has an open sound. It is pronounced as 'Bal-do' [ˈbaldo] and combines a compact initial syllable with a round, open -o. The harmonious ending gives the name a certain lightness. Overall, Baldo appears friendly and present – simple, warm, and memorable.

Popularity

Baldo is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2010, it reached the 2,204th place in the list of the most popular male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Baldo was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 8,037th place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Global popularity and frequency of Baldo are reflected in the rankings in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Badi / Baldino / Bold / Bolten

Famous people

• Baldo Angelo Abati (Italian physicist)
• Baldo di Gregorio (football player)
• Baldo Di Gregorio (German footballer)
• Baldo Martínez (Spanish jazz musician)
• Baldo Martinez (Spanish jazz musician)
• Baldo Santana (football player)
• Miro Baldo Bento (Portuguese football player)