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Uhtric

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old English elements uhta "pre-dawn" and ric "ruler, king" [1].

Related Names

Rootsuhta + ric

Categories

dawn, leadership, light, power, rulers, strength, time periods, times of day

Sources & References

  1. Reaney, P. H. and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford, 1997, page 333.
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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