The Anglo-Saxons are part of the fabric of England. They are tried to the Dark Ages and to the early period of the Medieval World.
The Anglo-Saxons were a martial people and this is reflected in the personal names they chose.
Originally they held to the old beliefs but then became Christian. Indeed during the anglo-saxon period, many monasteries were established.
The most well-known of these was the one at Lindisfarne off the northumbrian coast. There beautiful illustrated religious manuscripts were produced.
And indeed there many anglo-saxon saints. Most are little-known and obscure today. A few like St Swithun, St Cuthbert and St Hilda are still recalled.
This book concerns names. Anglo-saxon ones. An extensive list of male and female names is found. And the meaning of each name given.
Names like Caedmon, Cenhelm, Cenric, Ceolmund, Ceolfred. Plus Maerwin, Mereric and Modred.
And female names like Adelfritha, Aidith, Aldreda, Audrey, Averil. Plus Saewynna, Sifleda, Somersige and Sunnhild.
The aspects, beliefs and aspirations of the Anglo-Saxons are evident in the names they chose for their children. A portion of anglo-saxon names are still given today.
This dictionary apart from personal names and those of saints, has the listing of all the kings of the different anglo-saxon kingdoms. Information is given on the reigns of these kings which held domain from south east Scotland to the welsh borders. And down to the fringes of Cornwall.
It is therefore hoped that this publication be both a guide and reference to the Anglo-Saxon World. To bring that distant period and its people alive.
The Anglo-Saxons were a martial people and this is reflected in the personal names they chose.
Originally they held to the old beliefs but then became Christian. Indeed during the anglo-saxon period, many monasteries were established.
The most well-known of these was the one at Lindisfarne off the northumbrian coast. There beautiful illustrated religious manuscripts were produced.
And indeed there many anglo-saxon saints. Most are little-known and obscure today. A few like St Swithun, St Cuthbert and St Hilda are still recalled.
This book concerns names. Anglo-saxon ones. An extensive list of male and female names is found. And the meaning of each name given.
Names like Caedmon, Cenhelm, Cenric, Ceolmund, Ceolfred. Plus Maerwin, Mereric and Modred.
And female names like Adelfritha, Aidith, Aldreda, Audrey, Averil. Plus Saewynna, Sifleda, Somersige and Sunnhild.
The aspects, beliefs and aspirations of the Anglo-Saxons are evident in the names they chose for their children. A portion of anglo-saxon names are still given today.
This dictionary apart from personal names and those of saints, has the listing of all the kings of the different anglo-saxon kingdoms. Information is given on the reigns of these kings which held domain from south east Scotland to the welsh borders. And down to the fringes of Cornwall.
It is therefore hoped that this publication be both a guide and reference to the Anglo-Saxon World. To bring that distant period and its people alive.
