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Thibault

Thibault is derived from the Old High German name 'Theobald', which combines 'theud', meaning 'people', and 'bald', meaning 'bold' or 'brave'. It has significant cultural roots in France and has been borne by various noble families throughout French history.

IPA: /ti.bo/ · Simplified: ti-bo

Male
French
French
Western Europe
Strong
Classic
Noble
Brave

32/100

Popularity

Stable

10-Year Trend

5

Countries

2019

Peak Year

Meaning of Thibault

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

Thibault is derived from the Old High German name 'Theobald', which combines 'theud', meaning 'people', and 'bald', meaning 'bold' or 'brave'. It has significant cultural roots in France and has been borne by various noble families throughout French history.

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How to pronounce Thibault

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /ti.bo/ · Simplified: ti-bo

Nicknames for Thibault

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Tibo
Tib
Tibby
Ty

Thibault name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

20152016201720182019202020212022202320240255075100

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

60

France

45

Belgium

30

Canada

29

Luxembourg

28

Switzerland

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Theobald

Thibaud

Thiebaut

Thibaut

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Collections featuring Thibault

Curated name lists where this name appears

Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

People named Thibault are often perceived as confident and courageous, echoing the meaning of their name. They tend to carry a strong sense of leadership and are inspired by a sense of heritage and tradition.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

July 1

Famous people named Thibault

Well-known figures who share this name.

T

Thibault Damour

French physicist known for his work in general relativity (born 1951).

Frequently asked questions about Thibault

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Thibault mean?
Here is the meaning behind Thibault: Thibault is derived from the Old High German name 'Theobald', which combines 'theud', meaning 'people', and 'bald', meaning 'bold' or 'brave'. It has significant cultural roots in France and has been borne by various noble families throughout French history.
Is Thibault a boy or girl name?
Thibault is traditionally a boy's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Thibault?
Thibault scores 32/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2019.
What are good nicknames for Thibault?
Popular nicknames for Thibault: Tibo, Tib, Tibby, Ty.
What names are similar to Thibault?
Names similar to Thibault: Theodore, Thierry, Bastien, Romain — close in sound, origin, or style.

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