Behind the Name: Message: "Chlodoswintha"

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Subject:	Chlodoswintha
Author:	Rene (Authenticated as Rene)
Date:	May 10, 2005 at 12:53:20 PM
Reply to:	Interesting Germanic names from the Merovingian dynasty. by Lucille

Chlodoswintha:
Probably two-element name, with the Germanic/Old High German words:
hlut = loud, famous
swinth = strong

Maybe every name here that starts with "Chlod-" has 'hlut' as its first element. See e.g. this article about Ludwig/Chlodwig:
http://german.about.com/library/weekly/aa111300a.htm

Rene

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Messages in this thread:

Interesting Germanic names from the Merovingian dynasty. - Lucille May 10 2005, 10:44:32 AM
- Here are some more (some just educated guesses) - Andy ;—) May 11 2005, 2:31:20 PM
  - Re: Here are some more (some just educated guesses) - Lucille May 15 2005, 8:32:44 AM
    - Various horses - Andy ;—) May 17 2005, 5:20:50 AM
  - Thank you, Andy! (m) - Lucille May 13 2005, 1:40:12 AM
    - Re: Welcome, Lucille! (m) - Andy ;—) May 13 2005, 4:11:27 AM
      - Re: Welcome, Lucille! (m) - Lucille May 13 2005, 4:55:44 AM
        
        Re: Welcome, Lucille! (m) - Andy ;—) May 13 2005, 5:06:53 AM
- Re: Interesting Germanic names from the Merovingian dynasty. - Miranda May 10 2005, 1:29:37 PM
  - Re: Interesting Germanic names from the Merovingian dynasty. - Lucille May 10 2005, 1:47:23 PM
    - Lol! You're welcome! - Miranda May 10 2005, 2:56:25 PM
- Chlodoswintha - Rene May 10 2005, 12:53:20 PM
  - Re: Chlodoswintha - Lucille May 10 2005, 1:46:26 PM

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