59%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage German Pronounced Pron. /ˈdiːt.hɛlm/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from the Old German elements theod meaning "people" (Old High German diota, Old Frankish þeoda) and helm meaning "helmet, protection". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootsþeoda/diota + helmOther Languages & CulturesTheothelm(Germanic) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class strong strange complex serious Categories defence, people