Tib
TIB
A medieval English nickname most often tied to Theobald, with the sense of a bold or princely leader.
Meaning
In the excerpts, Tib appears as an English nickname, especially for Theobald. Theobald is traced to Old German elements meaning “people” and “bold/strong,” giving the name the sense of a bold or leader-like “people’s prince.” In some later English usage, Tib also appears as a familiar short name for women in literary references, but the etymological link in the sources is chiefly to Theobald.
Origin
EnglishOld Germanvaries by culture
Fun fact
The excerpts show Tib turning up in old English literary language, including the phrase “tall Tib.”