Carl Theodor's mother was a sister of Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians and Crown Princess Sophie of Bavaria, and he was named for his grandfather, Duke Karl Theodor in Bavaria.
Carl Theodor's mother was a sister of Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians and Princess Rupprecht of Bavaria (born Marie Gabriele, Duchess in Bavaria). Count Toerring-Jettenbach was named for his grandfather, Duke Karl Theodor in Bavaria.