Given name

Bertolt

“having bright strength”

Bertolt is a variant of Berthold. One German interpretation is “having bright strength.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Bertolt is a variant of Berthold. One German interpretation is “having bright strength.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Bertolt is a variant of Berthold. An origin associated with Berthold is Germanic.

Explained through its name family

Bertolt’s family of names

Bertolt has a related form in Berthold. In Old Czech usage, Bertolt has a related form in Berchtolt.

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Nicknames & forms 2

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People named Bertolt

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