Theobald is a Germanic dithematic name, composed from the elements '' theod-'' "people" and ''bald'' "bold". The name arrived in England with the

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. The name occurs in many spelling variations, including Theudebald, Diepold, Theobalt,

Tybalt Tybalt () is a character in William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet''. He is the son of Lady Capulet's brother, Juliet's short-tempered first cousin, and Romeo's rival. Tybalt shares the same name as the character Tibert / Tybalt ''"the ...

; in French

Thibaut Thibaut is a name of French origin, a form of Theobald. Surname * Anton Friedrich Justus Thibaut (17721840), German jurist * Bernhard Friedrich Thibaut (17751832), German mathematician * François Thibaut (born 1948), American educator * George ...

, Thibault,

Thibeault Thibeault is a surname of French origin, a form of Theobald. People with that name include: * Fabienne Thibeault (born 1952), Canadian singer *Glenn Thibeault (born 1969), Canadian politician *Larry Thibeault (191577), Canadian ice hockey player *Yo ...

Thiébaut Thiébaut or Thiebaut is a surname of French origin that may refer to: *Bill Thiebaut (born 1947), American politician from Colorado *Gunter Thiebaut (born 1977), Belgian soccer player *Jean-Luc Thiébaut (born 1960), French handball player *Léon ...

, etc.; in Italian Tebaldo; in Spanish and Portuguese Teobaldo; in Irish Tiobóid; in Czech

Děpolt Děpolt or Děpold is the Czech language variant of the German name Diepold, a variant of Theobald. Notable people with this name include: * (1123-1247), a Cadet branch of Přemyslid dynasty The Přemyslid dynasty or House of Přemyslid ( cs, Pře ...

; and in Hungarian Tibold. People called Theobald include: *Saint

Theobald of Dorat Saint Théobald (990 in La Bazeuge – 1070 in Dorat) was a canon regular and French saint. Attracted by the reputation of Saint Israël, his parents sent him to the chapter at Dorat to study. He completed his studies at Périgueux, stayin ...

(990–1070), French saint *Saint

Theobald of Marly Theobald of Marly (french: Saint Thibaut, Thibault, Thiébaut) (died 8 December 1247) was a French abbot and saint. He was born at the castle of Marly, Montmorency, and was trained as a knight. He served as a knight at the court of Philip Augu ...

(died 1247), French saint and Cistercian abbot *Saint

Theobald of Provins Theobald of Provins, O.S.B. Cam. (french: Saint Thibaut, Thibault, Thiébaut) (1033–1066) was a French hermit and saint. He was born at Provins to the French nobility, his father being Arnoul, Count of Champagne.François Verdier, ''Saints de ...

(1033–1066), French hermit and saint *

Theobald of Langres Theobald of Langres ( fl. late 12th century) was a scholastic teacher and author, probably a lay schoolmaster, although he has also been identified as a Cistercian. He elaborated and expanded on the work of William of Auberive and Geoffrey of Auxe ...

(12th century), number theorist *

Theobald I, Duke of Lorraine Theobald I ( or ) (c. 1191 – 17 February 1220) was the duke of Lorraine from 1213 to his death. He was the son and successor of Frederick II and Agnes of Bar. Battle of Bouvines Theobald joined Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, on 4 July 1214 ...

(c. 1191–1220), the Duke of Lorraine (1213–1220) * Theobald II, Duke of Lorraine (1263–1312), the Duke of Lorraine (1303–1312) *

Theobald I, Count of Blois Theobald I (913–975), called the Trickster (known as ''le Tricheur'' –meaning “cheater”– in French), was first Viscount of Blois and Viscount of Tours, and then from 956, Count of Blois, Chartres and Châteaudun, as well as Count of To ...

(913–975), the first Count of Blois, Chartres, and Châteaudun, as well as Count of Tours *

Theobald II of Blois Theobald II, Count of Blois (Thibaut II; c. 983 – 11 July 1004) was the eldest son and heir of Odo I, Count of Blois, and Bertha of Burgundy. The stepson of Robert II of France, he became Count of Blois, Châteaudun, Chartres and Reims after t ...

(c. 985–1004), eldest son and heir of Odo I, Count of Blois, and Bertha of Burgundy *

Theobald III, Count of Blois Theobald III of Blois (French: ''Thibaut'') (1012–1089) was count of Blois, Meaux and Troyes. He was captured in 1044 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, and exchanged the county of Touraine for his freedom. Theobald used his nephew's involvement wi ...

(1012–1089), also known as Theobald I of Champagne, count of Blois, Meaux and Troyes * Theobald II, Count of Champagne (1090–1152), also known as Theobald IV of Blois (1090–1152), Count of Blois and of Chartres as Theobald IV (1102–1152) and Count of Champagne and of Brie as Theobald II 1125–1152 * Theobald III, Count of Champagne (1179–1201), Count of Champagne (1197–1201) *

Theobald IV of Champagne Theobald I (french: Thibaut, es, Teobaldo; 30 May 1201 – 8 July 1253), also called the Troubadour and the Posthumous, was Count of Champagne (as Theobald IV) from birth and King of Navarre from 1234. He initiated the Barons' Crusade, was famous ...

(1201–1253), also known as Theobald I of Navarre, Count of Champagne (1201–1253) and King of Navarre (1234–1253) *

Theobald V of Champagne Theobald II or ''Thibaud'', es, Teobaldo (6/7 December 1239 – 4/5 December 1270) was King of Navarre and also, as Theobald V, Count of Champagne and Brie, from 1253 until his death. He was the son and successor of Theobald I and the second N ...

(c. 1239–1270), also known as Theobald II of Navarre, Count of Champagne and Brie (as Theobald V) and King of Navarre (1253–1270) * Theobald of Bec (c. 1090–1161), Archbishop of Canterbury (1138–1161) * Theobald, Bishop of Liège (died 1312), ruler of Liège (1302–1312) * Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921), German politician and statesman who served as Chancellor of the German Empire (1909–1917) * Theobald Mathew (temperance reformer) (1790–1856), Irish temperance reformer *

Theobald Mathew (legal humourist) Theobald Mathew (5 December 1866 – 20 June 1939), known as Theo Mathew, was a British barrister and legal humourist. Life and legal career Born in London, Mathew was the elder son of the Irish-born judge Sir James Charles Mathew and Elizabet ...

(1866–1939), English barrister and legal humourist * Theobald Mathew (Director of Public Prosecutions), (1898–1964) English

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Theobald Mathew (officer of arms) Theobald Mathew may refer to: *Theobald Mathew (temperance reformer) or Father Mathew (1790–1856), Irish temperance reformer *Theobald Mathew (legal humourist) or Theo Mathew (1866–1939), English barrister and legal humourist, great-nephew of Fa ...

(1942–1998), English officer of arms *

Theobald Stein Theobald Stein (7 February 1829 – 16 November 1901) was a Danish sculptor. He was a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and served as its director from 1883 to 1886. Among his most well-known works are the Niels Juel statue ...

(1829–1901), Danish sculptor * Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763–1798), Irish revolutionary figure and leader of the 1798 United Irishmen's rising

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*Daniel Theobald (born 1975), Founder and Chairman of Vecna Robotics, co-founder of Vecna Technologies; co-founder and President of MassRobotics; inventor of the

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David Theobald David John Theobald (born 15 December 1978) is an English retired semi-professional association football, footballer who played as a defender (association football), defender in the Football League for Brentford F.C., Brentford, Swansea City A.F ...

(born 1978), English football (soccer) player *

Densill Theobald Densill Theobald CM (born 27 June 1982) is a Trinidadian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder and represented Trinidad and Tobago national team 99 times, scoring twice. Club career Early career and moves to Europ ...

(born 1982), Trinidadian football (soccer) player * Frederick Vincent Theobald (1868–1930), British entomologist *

Hilda Theobald Hilda Theobald (1901–1985) was a British artist, notable as a modeller and sculptor of portrait busts. Biography Theobald was born at Soham in Cambridgeshire and attended St Edmund's School in Hunstanton. Her mother was a local Cambridgeshire ...

(1901–1985), English artist *

James Theobald James Theobald may refer to: * James Theobald (politician) (1829–1894) * James Theobald (natural historian) (1688–1759) {{hndis, Theobald, James ...

(1829–1894), English politician * Karl Theobald (born 1969), English stand-up comedian and actor *

Lewis Theobald Lewis Theobald (baptised 2 April 1688 – 18 September 1744), English textual editor and author, was a landmark figure both in the history of Shakespearean editing and in literary satire. He was vital for the establishment of fair texts for Shak ...

(1688–1744), British textual editor and author, an 18th-century editor of Shakespeare *

Nichola Theobald Nichola Jane "Nikki" Theobald is an England, English film, television and voice-over actress, television presenter and fashion model. Career Theobald began her career in the modelling industry and appeared in a campaign for French Connection ...

, English film, television and voice-over actress, television presenter, and fashion model *

Nicolas Théobald , born in Montenach (Moselle) on August 31, 1903 and died in Obernai (Bas-Rhin) on May 10, 1981, was a lorrain and French geologist, paleontologist and professor of geology at university of Besançon. He is best known for the new orientation ...

(1903-1981) lorrain and French geologist, paleontologist and professor of geology at university of Besançon. *

Robert Theobald Robert Theobald (June 11, 1929 – November 27, 1999) was an American private consulting economist and futurist author. In economics, he was best known for his writings on the economics of abundance and his advocacy of a Basic Income Guarantee ...

(1929–1999), American economist and futurist *

Robert Alfred Theobald Robert Alfred Theobald (January 25, 1884 – May 13, 1956), nicknamed "Fuzzy", was a United States Navy officer who served in World War I and World War II, and achieved the rank of rear admiral. In retirement, he was the author of the 1954 book ...

(1884–1957), American admiral * William Theobald (1829–1908), British malacologist and naturalist

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* Theobald, Santa Fe,

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Theobald's Road Theobalds Road is a road in the Holborn district of London. It is named after Theobalds Palace because King James I used this route when going between there and London, travelling with his court and baggage of some 200 carts. For this reason, ...

Bloomsbury Bloomsbury is a district in the West End of London. It is considered a fashionable residential area, and is the location of numerous cultural, intellectual, and educational institutions. Bloomsbury is home of the British Museum, the largest mus ...

London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo ...

, named for * Theobald's Palace,

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