The baby name Garibald is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɡærɪbɔːld/ (GAIR-i-bawld); Latin/Italian variant 'Garibaldo': /ga.riˈbal.do/ (gah-ree-BAL-doh).
Garibald is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Garibald is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɡærɪbɔːld/ (GAIR-i-bawld); Latin/Italian variant 'Garibaldo': /ga.riˈbal.do/ (gah-ree-BAL-doh).
Garibald is Germanic in Origin.
Garibald is a rare Germanic personal name formed from gari/ger “spear” and bald “bold, brave,” so it conveys “bold with the spear” or “spear-brave.” It circulated widely in early medieval Europe, especially among Lombards, Bavarians, and Franks; Latin records render it Garibaldus. Notable bearers include Garibald I and II, early dukes of Bavaria, which anchored the name among continental nobility before it waned as a given name.
Variants and related forms include Garibald (German/English), Garibaldo (Italian and Spanish), and the patronymic surname Garibaldi, made famous in the 19th century by the Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi. Short forms such as Gari and Baldo occur in Romance contexts. Though extremely uncommon in modern usage, the name’s robust martial meaning and deep medieval pedigree give it a distinguished, antique character for parents seeking a pan-European, historically attested choice.
Garibald is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
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