Dolde

Dolde may refer to several uses in German-speaking contexts. It is a toponym for small settlements, a surname, and a botanical term.

Places: Dolde is the name of several small settlements in German-speaking regions. The name is typically associated with villages or localities that form part of larger municipalities or districts. In Germany, places named Dolde appear in historical records and in contemporary administrative contexts, illustrating how toponymic forms can recur in different regions.

Surnames: Dolde is also a German surname. It has appeared in historical documents and in modern usage, carried by individuals across various professions in German-speaking communities. As with many surnames, variants and regional spellings can occur.

Botany: In German botanical terminology, dolde refers to a type of inflorescence in which multiple flowers arise from a common point, often radiating outward in an umbrella-like cluster. This usage is commonly associated with the term umbel in English and is found in older or regionally specific German floras and field guides.

See also: Umbel, Toponym, Surname Dolde.