Understanding English Names
Medieval English names draw from a variety of influences, including Old English, Norman, and Norse, reflecting a period of significant cultural exchange and conflict.
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These names often have meanings tied to virtues, nature, and the feudal hierarchy, symbolizing the societal structure of the time.
Other English names
English medieval names carry the charm of chivalry, folklore, and the evolving English language.
Name | Meaning | Gender |
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Aldous | Old | Male |
Beatrice | She Who Brings Happiness | Female |
Cedric | Bounty Pattern | Male |
Diana | Divine | Female |
Edmund | Prosperity Protector | Male |
Fiona | Fair | Female |
Geoffrey | Peaceful Territory | Male |
Hazel | Hazel Tree | Female |
Isaac | He Will Laugh | Male |
Juliet | Youthful | Female |
Kendrick | Bold Power | Male |
Lillian | Lily | Female |
Miles | Merciful | Male |
Nora | Honor | Female |
Oswald | God's Power | Male |
Penelope | Weaver | Female |
Quentin | Fifth | Male |
Rose | Rose, a Flower | Female |
Samuel | God Has Heard | Male |
Tabitha | Gazelle | Female |