Save Gender Masculine Usage Spanish, Italian Pronounced Pron. /u.ˈβal.do/(Spanish) /u.ˈbal.do/(Italian) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the Old German name Hugbald, derived from the elements hugu "mind, spirit, thought" and bald "bold, brave". This name was borne by a 12th-century saint who was a bishop of Gubbio, Italy. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootshugi/hugu + baldOther Languages & CulturesHugbald(Germanic) PopularityDetails Last ranked #820 in 1950 Brazil (by decade) Last ranked #436 in 1940 Spain (by decade) Name DaysName Days? Italy: May 16Spain: May 16 Categories brave, courage, intelligence, isograms, spirit