This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is History or Anglo-Saxon.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Delyan m History, BulgarianMeans "business, work" from Old Church Slavonic дѣлати
(dělati) "to work, to do". A famous bearer was Peter II (Delyan), a Tsar of Bulgaria.
Demetre m Georgian, HistoryGeorgian form of
Demetrios (see
Demetrius). This name is less common in Georgia than the Russian name
Dimitri, which is probably due to the influence that Russia has had on the country (Georgia had been under Russian rule for nearly two centuries).... [
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Denefrið m Anglo-SaxonFrom Old English
Dene "Dane" and
friþ "peace". This was the name of a 8th century Bishop of Sherborne.
Denewulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
Dene "Dane" and
wulf "wolf". This was the name of a 9th century Bishop of Winchester.
Deorc m Anglo-SaxonApparently derived from the Old English adjective
deorc meaning "dark".
Deoring m Anglo-SaxonProbably derived from Old English
dēor meaning "brave, bold, fierce" combined with the name-forming suffix
ing. Alternatively the first element could be derived from Old English
deore meaning "dear, beloved".
Deormann m Anglo-SaxonOld English name derived from the elements
deore "dear, beloved" and
mann "man, person"; alternatively it could mean "fierce-spirited man" from Old English
dēor "wild animal, beast" and
mann.
Deorwulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
deore "dear" and
wulf "wolf". Alternatively, the first element may derive from
deor "wild animal, beast; deer".
Derwa f Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)Likely derived from Cornish
derow "oak trees" (ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*daru "tree"). Saint Derwa is the patron saint of
Menadarva (
Merther Derwa in Cornish, translating to
grave of St Derwa in English) in the parish of Camborne, Cornwall... [
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Derwan m History, Medieval SlavicDerwan was an early duke of the Sorbs (fl. 615–636). He is mentioned by
Fredegar in his Latin chronicle as
dux gente Surbiorum que ex genere Sclavinorum: "ruler of the people of the Surbi"... [
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Devota f History (Ecclesiastical), LigurianSaint Devota (died ca. 303 AD) is the patron saint of Corsica and Monaco. She is sometimes identified with another Corsican saint named
Julia, who was described in Latin as
Deo devota ("devoted to God")... [
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Dir m HistoryLikely derived from Old Norse
Dyr.
Askold and Dir (died in 882) were princes of Kiev and founders of the first Vikings' state in the Dnieper... [
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Do m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sejong the Great (1397-1450), fourth king of the Joseon dynasty.
Dobrodeia f Medieval Ukrainian, HistoryDobrodeia of Kiev (died 16 November 1131), was a Rus' princess, spouse of the Byzantine co-emperor Alexios Komnenos, and author on medicine.
Doding m Anglo-SaxonOld English name of uncertain derivation, featuring the name-forming suffix
ing.
Doleswif f Anglo-SaxonPossibly meant "the wife of Dol(a)", from the genitive of
Dol(a) (an Old English masculine name or byname, itself perhaps derived from Old English
dol "foolish, erring") combined with Old English
wif "woman, wife".
Domald m HistoryThis name was most notably borne by Domald of Sidraga (c. 1160-1243), a powerful Dalmatian nobleman and feudal lord who for several years was Prince of the city of Split, which was (and is) located in what is nowadays Croatia... [
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Donalbain m Theatre, HistoryAnglicized form of Gaelic
Domnall Bán meaning "
Domnall the Fair", a nickname of Donald III, King of Scots, the second known son of Duncan I. This was the form used by Shakespeare in his tragic play 'Macbeth' (1606) for a character based on the historical figure, who allegorically represents moral order.
Donyarth m Medieval Cornish, HistoryDonyarth (died 875) was the last recorded king of Cornwall. He was probably an under-king, paying tribute to the West Saxons. According to the
Annales Cambriae, he drowned in 875. His death may have been an accident, but it was recorded in Ireland as a punishment for collaboration with the Vikings, who were harrying the West Saxons and briefly occupied Exeter in 876.
Draca m Anglo-SaxonOld English byname (and, less frequently, given name) meaning "snake" or "dragon", derived from Latin
draco "snake, monster" (see
Draco), applied to someone with a fierce or fiery temperament.
Drosis f History (Ecclesiastical)Variant of
Drusa via the form
Drosa. According to Orthodox Christian ecclesiastical traditions St. Drosis was the daughter of the Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD)... [
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Dryhthelm m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
dryht "troop, army" and
helm "helmet, protection". This was the name of a monk associated with the monastery of Melrose known from the Historia Ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum of Bede.
Dryhtweald m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
dryht "troop, army" and
weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader".
Dunwine m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
dunn "dark, brown" and
wine "friend". Alternatively, the first element could be
dun "hill, mountain".
Dyr m HistoryVariant of
Dir recorded in the
Nikon Chronicle. The name is likely derived from Old Norse
dýr "deer, wild animal" or
dýrr "dear, precious".
Dysmenziane f History, Thracian (Hellenized, ?)Etymology uncertain, possibly a Hellenized form (or corruption) of a Thracian name. This was one of the names attributed to the mother of the Byzantine emperor
Phocas, whose family were likely of Thraco-Roman origin.
Eada m Anglo-SaxonFrom Old English
ead "wealth, fortune" or, by poetic extension, "prosperity, happiness".
Eadhelm m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
ead "wealth, fortune" and
helm "helmet, protection". This was the name of a 10th-century English bishop.
Eadhun m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, fortune" and
hun "bear cub". This name was borne by a 9th-century bishop of Winchester.
Eadmer m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Eadmær. This was most notably borne by a 12th-century Benedictine monk and historian.
Eadræd m Anglo-SaxonMeans "rich counsel" from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, prosperity, happiness" and
ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [
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Ealdormann m Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English title meaning "leader, overseer, judge", derived from
ealder "elder, leader" (see
eald) and
mann "person, man".
Ealhmund m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ealh "temple" and
mund "protection". This was borne by a son of the Northumbrian king Alhred, also known as Alcmund, who was killed circa 800 and was regarded as a martyr and saint.
Eanbald m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanberht m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanflæd f Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanfrið m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanhere m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanmund m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanred m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English name
Eanræd, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanswith f Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English feminine name
Eanswið or
Eanswiþ, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Earngeat m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" (see
arn) and
Ġēat "Geat". The latter element refers to large North Germanic tribe who inhabited Götaland "land of the Geats" in modern southern Sweden from antiquity until the Late Middle Ages.
Ebrulf m History (Ecclesiastical)Ebrulf (517–596) was a Frankish saint, hermit, and abbot. A Merovingian courtier at the court of Childebert I, he was a cup-bearer to the king and an administrator of the royal palace.
Ecgburg f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
burg "fortress". This was the name of a 9th-century abbess.
Ecgfrith m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge of a sword" and
friþ "peace". This name was borne by a 7th-century king of the Northumbrians and an 8th-century king of Mercia.
Ecgfriða f Anglo-SaxonFeminine form of
Ecgfrith, derived from Old English elements
eċġ "edge (of a sword)" and
friþ "peace". This was the name of a daughter of Aldhun of Durham, who married Uhtred of Bamburgh.
Ecgwulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword wolf", from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Ecgwynn f Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword joy" from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wynn "joy." Ecgwynn was the first wife of Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) and the mother of Æthelstan the Glorious, widely considered the first "King of the English."
Edeyrn m History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Edeyrn (c. 6th century) was a pre-congregational saint of Wales, related to Vortigern and the royal house of Powys and the brother of Saint Aerdeyrn and Elldeyrn. Edeyrn is the patron saint of Lannédern in France and Llanedeyrn in Wales, where he founded a monastery of over 300 people.
Edlufu f Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Eadlufu, which meant "blessed love" from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, fortune" and
lufu "love" (related to
leof).
Egipcíaca f History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)From Latin
Aegyptiaca meaning "Egyptian woman" or "woman from Egypt". Saint Mary of Egypt (c. 344-c. 421), a patron saint of penitents, is known as Maria Aegyptiaca in Latin and María Egipcíaca in Spanish.
Elessa f Greek (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)The Holy Martyr Elessa of Kythira was a young woman from the Peloponnese who lived in the latter half of the fourth century. She was martyred by her father who objected to her becoming a Christian. St... [
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Elfin m Medieval English, HistoryThis was the name of an obscure local saint venerated in medieval Warrington, a town in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is allegedly a British derivative of Latin
Alpinus (see
Alpin; also
Elphin,
Alvin).
Elidius m History (Ecclesiastical)This name is best known for being one of the names that the 8th-century Cornish hermit saint
Lide (also known as
Elid,
Elida,
Elide,
Lyda and
Lyde) was known by... [
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Elwen m Cornish, Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Elwen was an early saint venerated in Cornwall and Brittany. A chapel at Porthleven in Sithney parish, Cornwall, dedicated to Elwen, existed from the 13th century until 1549, and in Brittany several sites and placenames are associated with possibly related figures.
Emeterius m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)This name is best known for being the name of a Roman legionary who was martyred with his fellow soldier
Celedonius around 300 AD. They have since become saints, venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church.... [
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Émiland m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)Variant of
Émilien. Saint Émiland de Nantes, also known as Émilien de Nantes (
Émilien of Nantes in English), was a French religious leader who was canonized by the church as a martyr for dying in a fight against the Saracens in Burgundy in 725 AD.
Emmeram m German (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)Germanic name, in which the second element is
hramn meaning "raven". The first element is often said to be
heim meaning "home" (which would thus make this name a relative of
Heimeran), but it could also be
amal meaning "work, labour" or
ermen meaning "whole, universal"... [
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Ennatha f History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly a Hellenized form of a name derived from Syriac
anafat meaning "pride" or
ennaf,
annaf meaning "good, benefit". This was borne by a Christian saint from Gaza who was martyred in Caesarea, Palestine in 309 AD along with Saint Valentina... [
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Eomer m Anglo-Saxon, Popular CultureFrom Old English
eoh "horse, steed" and #
mære "famous, illustrious, known". Eomer was, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the great-great-grandfather of
Creoda of Mercia, the first King of Mercia... [
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Eorcengota f Anglo-SaxonIt perhaps means "Genuine Geat", it likely comes from the Ancient Germanic elements
erkan meaning "Genuine" and
gaut meaning "Geat, Goth", referring to the tribes.... [
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Eormengyð f Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
eormen "whole, great" and
guð "battle". This name was borne by a daughter of Eormenred of Kent, son of Eadbald, who ruled as King of Kent from 616 until his death in 640.
Eorpweald m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
eorp "dark, dusky; brown" and
weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader". This name was borne by Eorpwald of East Anglia, who succeeded his father Rædwald as King of the East Angles.
Ephigenia f History (Ecclesiastical)Variant of
Iphigenia. Saint Ephigenia of Ethiopia (also known as Iphigenia of Ethiopia; 1st century), is a folk saint whose life is told in the
Golden Legend as a virgin converted to Christianity and then consecrated to God by St... [
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Eraric m Germanic, English, HistoryDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Erelieva f Gothic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
era "honour, respect" and Old High German
liob "dear, beloved". Erelieva was the wife of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths (in the 5th century AD), and mother of Theodoric the Great.
Ermenberga f Germanic, HistoryVariant of
Erminburg. Ermenberga was the daughter of Witteric (a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania) and wife of Theuderic II (king of Burgundy and Austrasia).
Erngeat m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Earngeat, derived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" and
Geat referring to a member of the North Germanic tribe from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden.
Eryxo f Ancient Greek, HistoryThought to be derived from the Greek verb ἐρεύγομαι
(ereugomai) meaning "to disgorge, blurt out, belch out" (and presumably cognate with
Eryx, the name of the eponymous hero of Mount Eryx, a volcano in Sicily)... [
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Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος
(Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [
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