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[Facts] Question- meaning behind word element "elf" in many Germanic names?
Question- what's with all originally Germanic, Old English names containing a word element meaning "elf" (specifically: Alfred)? What did elf mean to those people in those days, and why was it used it so many of their names? What I mean is, with other qualities they put in names such as "power" and "noble", which make sense as they're good qualities, what personal meaning or strong quality did the word "elf" hold?
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Question- meaning behind word element "elf" in many Germanic names?  ·  Wes  ·  1/31/2018, 11:01 PM
Re: Question- meaning behind word element "elf" in many Germanic names?  ·  thegriffon  ·  1/31/2018, 11:32 PM
Re: Question- meaning behind word element "elf" in many Germanic names?  ·  Dorchadas  ·  2/10/2018, 7:30 PM