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The male first name Bertolt is a derivation of the historical German name Berthold. Its roots lie in the Old High German terms beraht (meaning shining or famous) and waltan (meaning to rule or to govern). This leads to the interpretation of "the shining ruler" or "the radiant ruler."
What does the name Bertolt mean?
Bertolt is a form of the old German name Berthold. The name can be traced back to the Old High German words beraht (shining, famous) and waltan (to rule, to govern) and is interpreted as "the shining ruler" or "the radiant ruler". A prominent example of a name bearer is the German writer Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956). Other variants of the name Berthold include Barthold, Bartold, Berchthold, Berchtold, Berthelt, Bertholdt, Bertold, and Bertoldo.
Where does the name Bertolt come from?
The first name Bertolt has its origins in Old High German and means "the shining ruler" or "the radiant ruler."
How do you pronounce Bertolt?
The pronunciation of Bertolt is clear and concise. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as "Ber-tolt" [ˈbɛʁtɔlt], ending with a distinctly articulated -t. This distinctive ending gives Bertolt additional clarity and makes it sound determined and steadfast - robust, composed, and tradition-conscious.
When is the name day of Bertolt?
The name day of Bertolt is celebrated on several days: March 29 (Berthold of Calabria), June 20 (Berthold of Scheda), July 27 (Berthold of Garsten), September 19 (Berthold of Weingarten), October 13 (Berthold of Cambrai and Arras), October 21 (Berthold of Livonia and Berthold of Parma), November 3 (Berthold of Engelberg), and December 14 (Berthold of Regensburg).
Popularity
In Germany, Bertolt is among the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at rank 3,619. In the last ten years, Bertolt has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,629th.
Nicknames & pet names
Berti / Bertl
Famous people
- Bertolt Brecht (writer)
- Bertolt Hering (German filmmaker)
Frequently asked questions about the name Bertolt
What is the origin of the name Bertolt?
The first name Bertolt has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the terms for 'shining' and 'to rule'.
What does the name Bertolt mean?
Bertolt is interpreted as 'the shining ruler' or 'the radiant ruler', based on the Old High German words.
How popular is the name Bertolt?
Bertolt is a traditional name that appears in various forms, but has become less frequently given in recent years.