Berthold \b(e)-rtho-ld, ber-thold\ as a boy's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Berthold is "bright strength; renowned leader". Uncommon in English-speaking countries, but not unheard of. Playwright Bertolt Brecht.

Berthold has 10 variant forms: Bert, Bertell, Bertil, Berthoud, Bertol, Bertoll, Bertold, Bertolde, Bertolt and Berton.

Baby names that sound like Berthold are Barthold and Barthol.