Meaning, origin, history
Ubald is a unique and historic male given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old German word "Wodalb," which means "famous in battle." The name Ubald is associated with Saint Ubald, who was born around 1085 in Umbria, Italy. He became a monk and later served as the abbot of the monastery at Gubbio. After his death in 1130, many miracles were attributed to him, leading to his canonization in 1176 by Pope Alexander III. Today, Ubald is still recognized as the patron saint of animals and hunters.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ubald since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1918
5 births
in 1918
5
Recent births (5 years)
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