Manegold is a variant of the Old German name Managold. The name derives from the Germanic elements manag "many" and walt "power, authority", thus meaning "much power" or "great authority". This name was particularly common among medieval German nobility and clergy, appearing in chronicles from the 11th to 13th centuries. Etymology and History The name Managold, from which Manegold is derived, follows a typical pattern in Old High German naming: two elements are combined to create a compound with aspirational meaning. The first element manag is related to Old High German manag (many), while walt appears frequently in Germanic names like Walter and Waldemar. The variant form Manegold appears in Latinized records as Manegoldus. Notable Bearers Manegold of Lautenbach (11th–12th century), a German monk and polemicist known for his support of the Gregorian Reforms and his treatise Liber ad Gebehardum defending papal authority. Manegold of Swabia (12th century), a German nobleman recorded in the Polirone Chronicle. According to legend, he was a supporter of the Hohenstaufen dynasty. Manegold (Bishop of Würzburg) (died 1107), a Bishop of Würzburg involved in the Investiture Controversy. Cultural Significance The name Manegold represents the medieval Germanic tradition of composing names that conveyed wishes for the bearer's strength and influence. The choice of "many" and "power" suggests a parent's hope for a child to possess broad authority. While the name has largely fallen out of use in modern times, it remains a key example of binomial name construction in Old High German. Meaning: Much power, great authority Origin: Germanic (Old High German) Type: Variant of Managold Usage: German, Medieval Latin records