Teodolinda

Teodolinda represents an Italian form of the name Theodelinda or Theodelind, which means 'the mildness in the people' as well as 'she who protects the people with the shield.'

What does the name Teodolinda mean?

The name Teodolinda is an Italian variant of Theodelinda or Theodelind and means 'the mildness in the people' as well as 'she who protects the people with the shield.' Its roots lie in Old High German and consist of the elements diot or thiot for 'the people' and lind for 'mild,' 'soft,' 'gentle,' or 'friendly'; alternatively, linta can also mean 'the lime tree' or 'the lime wood shield.' Other forms include Dietlind, Dietlinde, Dietlindis, Theudelinda, Theudelinde, Theodolinde, Theodelind, and Theodelinde. The name became known through Théodolinde de Beauharnais, a German princess from Württemberg in the 19th century, who was the granddaughter of Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoleon's first wife.

Where does the name Teodolinda come from?

Teodolinda is a feminine name that originates from Old High German and means 'the mildness in the people.'

How do you pronounce Teodolinda?

The pronunciation of Teodolinda is five syllables and presents a multifaceted sound structure. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Te-o-do-lin-da' [teodoˈlɪnda], with open and closed vowels alternating in a harmonious flow. The length of the name gives it a calm, almost narrative sound movement that flows without harsh interruptions. This makes Teodolinda sound melodious, multifaceted, and possesses a pronounced melodic depth.

When is the name day of Teodolinda?

The name day for Teodolinda is celebrated on January 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Teodolinda is a relatively rare name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity charts. The best ranking Teodolinda achieved was in 1999, reaching 1,048th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name in Italy fewer than ten times, placing it 3,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 2,405th in Italy.