Thibaud

Thibaud is a male first name that is considered the French variant of the name Theobald. The latter is a Latinized form of the Old High German name Dietbald.

What does the name Thibaud mean?

Thibaud means approximately 'the brave in the people' or 'the bold in the people'. The origin of the name dates back to the Old High German language and is derived from the words diot or thiot for 'the people' and bald for 'bold', 'brave', 'courageous', or 'fearless'. Other variants include Dietbold, Diebald, Diebold, Diepold, Diepolt, Debald, Theobaldus, Teobald, Teobaldo, Theodebald, Tebaldo, Theudebald, Theudobald, Thibaut, Thibault, Thiebaud, Thiebaut, Thiebault, and Tybald.

Where does the name Thibaud come from?

The etymology of Thibaud can be found in Old High German, where the name carries the meaning 'the bold in the people' or 'the brave in the people'. The composition comes from Old High German: diot or thiot stands for the people, while bald stands for bold, brave, courageous, or fearless. The language is French.

How do you pronounce Thibaud?

The sound structure of Thibaud is two syllables and flowing. In the pronunciation 'Thi-baud' [tiˈbo], the clear beginning and gentle ending create an elegant sound movement. The ending '-baud' sounds round and open, giving the name a soft resonance quality. Thibaud radiates style and lightness – harmonious, flowing, and marked by French elegance.

When is the name day of Thibaud?

The name day of Thibaud is celebrated on July 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Thibaud is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2014 at 3,829th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,627th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Thibaud ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Thibi

Famous people

• Thibaud de Nanteuil (Bishop of Beauvais)
• Thibaud Tauru (Italian model)