300 Anglo Saxon Baby Boy Names With Meanings

The Anglo-Saxons were an ethnic group that resided in England about a thousand years ago. In this post, we're delving into a range of Anglo-Saxon boy names rooted in Anglo-Saxon culture. So, whether you are interested in history or simply looking for a unique and timeless name, you will likely find a wide variety of options for your little champ.

From 410 to 1066 AD, the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain spanned nearly six centuries. The period was originally referred to as the Dark Age since there isn't much documentation or literary sources for the first few years of the Saxon invasion (1).

Even though most of the Anglo-Saxon names used today have been influenced by old languages like those of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, some names also came from the Christian religion. The Anglo-Saxons did not have surnames as we have today, but they could distinguish between people with the same first name based on their place of birth or profession. To differentiate between people with the same name, the Vikings used the name of the person's mother or father. The Anglo-Saxons also had nicknames in addition to their family names. Similar to naming a newborn child, a nickname or shortname helps establish a special relationship between the person who gives it and the one who receives it.

The straightforwardness and simplicity of Anglo-Saxon names are among their most intriguing features. These names frequently combine significant features to create an elegant outcome full of meaning. Additionally, many of them are simple to spell and pronounce, making them a sensible option for today's generation.
In this post, we present an exhaustive list of Anglo-Saxon boy names, showcasing the rich history and culture that these names represent. So without further ado, let us begin this exciting exploration of names, and we are sure you will find a perfect title for your tiny tot.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Arlo		Boy	Fortified hill
Avery		Unisex	Ruler of elves
Brandon		Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill
Braxton		Boy	Bracca's settlement
Bryce		Boy	Freckled; Strength; Swift
Everett		Boy	Strong like a wild boar
Garrett		Boy	Strength of the spear
Graham		Boy	Gravelly homestead
King		Boy	Monarch
Reed		Boy	Red
Aeldra		Boy	Lives at the elder tree; Noble
Aelfric		Boy	Elf ruler; King of elves
Aelle		Boy	Name of Several Kings; one of many names after Elf
Aescwine		Boy	Spear Friend
Aethelbald		Boy	Noble and Bold; A King of Mercia
Aethelbert		Boy	Bright Nobility
Aethelfrith		Boy	Noble Peace
Aethelhard		Boy	Noble Strength
Aethelhere		Boy	Name of a King
Aethelstan		Boy	Noble Stone
Aethelwulf		Boy	Noble Wolf
Agilberht		Boy	Name of a Bishop
Aiekin		Boy	Oaken
Aldfrith		Boy	Name of a King
Aldhelm		Boy	Name of a Bishop
Alfric		Boy	Variant of Aelfric; Elf king
Almund		Boy	Noble Protection; Defender of the Temple
Atol		Boy	Someone who is hateful
Attwell		Boy	Lives by the Spring; Someone who lived by the stream
Atwater		Boy	From the Water Edge; Someone who lived by the River or Lake
Atwell		Boy	Lives by the Spring; Someone who lived by the stream
Averel		Boy	Boar like in battle; A variant of Averill
Averell		Boy	Boar like in battle; A variant of Averill
Averil		Boy	Boar like in battle; A variant of Averill
Averill		Boy	Boar like in Battle; Derived from the elements 'eofor' meaning boar
Aylett		Boy	One who has noble and great personality
Baldwinn		Boy	A bold and beautiful person
Beorma		Boy	Fermented or frothy
Bordan		Boy	One who comes from the valley of bears
Borden		Boy	From the cottage
Bradwin		Boy	A bearded friend
Bras		Boy	A surname
Bron		Boy	A dark or brown man
Cadman		Boy	Soldier; Warrior
Cafnoth		Boy	Anglo-Saxon male name
Ceatta		Boy	An Anglo-Saxon saint
Ceawlin		Boy	King
Cenhelm		Boy	A brave man who protects
Cenwalh		Boy	King
Ceolmund		Boy	The one who protects and pampers
Ceolweard		Boy	King; they are beloved
Ceolwulf		Boy	A beloved King
Cerdic		Boy	King; The beloved one
Chadwik		Boy	Warrior
Chadwyck		Boy	The dairy farm of Ceadda
Coelfrid		Boy	One who comes from the coal fields
Coenbehrt		Boy	A brave and bold advisor
Coenberg		Boy	A bold and brave one
Coenburg		Boy	He is bold like a fortress
Courtnay		Unisex	Lives in the court; Courtdweller
Covington		Boy	Habitational name from Covinton in Lanarkshire; Old English form Cofington
Crews		Unisex	A family which once had lived as dwellers at a cattlepen or a cattlefold
Crompton		Boy	Originated from the word Crumpton which implies bowed or malformed; A person from the winding farm
Croston		Boy	A farm or a settlement
Croydon		Boy	A Valley
Cuddie		Boy	The bright one
Cuin		Boy	A reasonable, free man
Cullum		Boy	Dove
Cusick		Boy	A harsh term
Cuthred		Boy	A counsel
Cuthwulf		Boy	Wolf; one filled with power
Cyneagils		Boy	The Royal Ruler
Cynefrid		Boy	The one who is kinglike and a noble being
Cynegils		Boy	Name of a born King
Cyneric		Boy	The one who has power
Cynerik		Boy	A royal and powerful person
Cynesige		Boy	The one who always wins
Cynewulf		Boy	An elegant royal King
Daegal		Boy	Night dweller
Dalston		Boy	the one from Dougal's place
Dodson		Boy	A determined and practical person by nature
Dunton		Boy	A settlement name; hill
Durwin		Boy	A good and dear friend
Durwyn		Boy	One who is the friend of a Deer
Dyke		Boy	Dike or ditch
Eadbehrt		Boy	Blessed; Bright
Eadbert		Boy	A king
Eadberth		Unisex	A blessed person
Eadhelm		Boy	A friendly and social person
Eadmaer		Boy	The one who comes from riches and greatness
Eadred		Boy	A rich, happy, and eager person
Eadwacer		Boy	Heaven-watcher; A person who is of an expressive nature
Eadwig		Boy	A rich or prosperous person
Ealdgyth		Boy	An old battle maid; the noble one
Ealhred		Boy	A hall or a big place
Ealhstan		Boy	They are stone hard and temple pure
Earconbert		Boy	One who has many qualities and personal insight
Earle		Boy	It means chief or nobleman
Ecgbert		Boy	A sharp edge of a sword
Ecgfrith		Boy	A born leader; name of a king

Infographic: Classic Anglo-Saxon Baby Boy Names

The Anglo-Saxons were a cultural group who inhabited present-day England during the Early Middle Ages. They were responsible for the introduction of the Old English language in Britain, which, over time, developed into Middle English. The infographic below consists of names belonging to this fascinating culture.

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