![]() ![]() Euric (Ancient Germanic origin) a combination of "mighty" and "age" or "law."ģ0. ![]() Dagobert (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "bright day."Ģ9. Dagaric (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "mighty day."Ģ8. Chlodomer (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "famous."Ģ7. Childebert (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "bright battle."Ģ6. Carloman (Ancient Germanic origin) a combination of Carl and man. Burchard (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "brave protection."Ģ4. Badegisel (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "bold pledge" or "battle pledge."Ģ3. Amalaric (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "ruler of work."Ģ2. Alaric (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "ruler of all."Ģ1. Here are some names this medieval group used.Ģ0. The Germanic people inhabited Northern and Western Europe during the Middle Ages. Sigismund (German origin) a combination of "victory" and "protector." An archaic variant of Sigmund. Ode (English origin) meaning "wealth." Predecessor of the names Otto and Otis.ġ9. Morcant (Welsh origin) a combination of "sea" and "circle." Predecessor of the name Morgan.ġ8. Gerold (German origin) meaning "rule of the spear." Predecessor of the name Gerald.ġ7. Drustan (Irish origin) meaning "riot." Predecessor of the name Tristan.ġ6. Donnchad (Irish origin) meaning "brown battle." Predecessor of the name Duncan.ġ5. Conchobar (Irish origin) a combination of "hound" and "desiring." Predecessor of the name Conor.ġ4. Charibert (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "bright army." Predecessor of the name Herbert.ġ3. Bréanainn (Irish origin) meaning "prince." Predecessor of the name Brendan.ġ2. Adalbert (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "noble and bright." Predecessor of the name Albert.ġ1. These older names later evolved into names that are popular today.ġ0. William (English origin) from an ancient Germanic name meaning "helmet of will." William the Conqueror bore this name. Robert (English origin) from an ancient Germanic name meaning "bright frame."ĩ. Richard (English origin) from an ancient Germanic name meaning "brave ruler."ħ. Leofwine (Old English origin) meaning "dear friend."Ħ. Leofric (Old English origin) meaning "dear ruler."ĥ. John (English origin) meaning "God is gracious."Ĥ. Godwin (Ancient Germanic origin) meaning "friend of God."ģ. ![]() Ælfric(Old English origin) meaning "elf ruler."Ģ. Here are some other names that were popular in medieval England, some of which still retain popularity.ġ. Common Medieval English Male NamesĪccording to historians, medieval texts reveal that William and John were the most common names among men in medieval English. If one of these surnames shows up in your family tree, it might also serve as a fitting medieval name for your baby son.įor more baby name inspiration take a look at these Old English boys' names and these Old English girls' names. This list includes some names that have also been used as surnames. Some were also the names of famous figures of the past, others allude to nature or religion. Whether popular or rare, these names call back to an older time, evoking the spirit of bygone centuries. Using names from the medieval period unlocks a lot of possibilities. This list includes names used in medieval Europe from a variety of languages. There are also timeless names that were common in the medieval period and are still popular today, like John and Richard. Maybe you want to allude to your family's heritage or give your son a unique name from times passed. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.Īre you looking for good baby names from the medieval period? Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
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