Rumold

Rumold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin that appears in medieval European records. In contemporary usage it is rare as a first name and is occasionally found as a surname or in family names derived from given names.

Etymology and variants: The name is generally regarded as constructed from common Germanic elements featured in many personal names, with components often interpreted as referring to renown, fame, or noble status and to rulership or power. Latinized forms such as Rumoldus or Romoldus appear in charters and hagiographies, while the vernacular spellings vary (Rumold, Romold, Rumolde).

Historical usage: Attestations occur in medieval records across German-speaking regions and nearby areas within the medieval Holy Roman Empire. The bearers are typically clerics, monks, or minor nobles mentioned in chronicles, charters, or vitae rather than widely known historical figures.

Modern usage and legacy: Today Rumold remains uncommon. It is chiefly of interest to onomastics and those researching medieval European names, and it occasionally appears in fiction or as a surname derived from the given name.