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
Edburga		Boy	The great; Guardian protector
Eddison		Boy	A successor of wealth; Ed's son
Edgard		Boy	A brave and strong spearman
Edgert		Boy	Who has sharpness of a blade; border
Edit		Boy	Joyous; Wealthy gift from a ruler
Edlin		Boy	A rich friend; popular and friendly
Edmundus		Boy	Fortune loving person; one who has a heart of gold
Edouard		Boy	A happy rich protector
Edris		Boy	Ardent ruler
Edson		Boy	Son of a fortunate warrior
Eduin		Boy	Rich friend
Eduuin		Boy	Blessed friend; a prosperous person
Eduuine		Boy	Fortunate friend; they are a guardian
Edwen		Boy	Rich in friendship; a blessed friend
Edwin		Boy	Rich friend
Edwy		Boy	Name of a king; one who is brave hearted
Edwyn		Boy	Valued friend; One who is happy and wealthy
Egberk		Boy	Bright sword
Egbert		Boy	Sharp edge of sword
Egfrid		Boy	Happy and mature individual
Egric		Boy	One who is eternal and self loving
Ekbert		Boy	One who has a bright edge
Eldred		Boy	Wise advisors
Eldrida		Boy	A brilliant wise advisor
Eldwin		Boy	One who is a wise ruler and advisor
Eldwyn		Boy	One who is a born wise advisor
Eoforheard		Boy	A firm wild boar
Eoforich		Boy	A battle concerning boars held during the Norman conquest
Eoforweald		Boy	A brave leader
Eohhere		Boy	Someone from the ancient lake country
Eohric		Boy	A very powerful ruler
Eomer		Boy	Famous war horse
Eoppa		Boy	A royal prince
Eorconweald		Boy	A mounted stallion
Eormengild		Boy	Public pledge
Eorpwald		Boy	A king of East Anglia
Eosterwine		Boy	An ancient Christian father in Anglo-Saxon culture
Eral		Boy	Somebody of nobility
Esne		Boy	A labourer; A small class person
Ethelbert		Boy	Noble and bright
Ethelind		Boy	Noble snake
Ethelmar		Boy	Noble greatness
Eubank		Unisex	Referring to the Yew's banks
Eylmer		Boy	A noble person
Fecca		Boy	An Anglo-Saxon male name for the low-born child
Fitch		Boy	Ermine; Polecat
Forthhere		Boy	The bishop of Shermorne
Freeland		Boy	A person residing on free land
Fremund		Boy	Possibly named after the hermit St. Fremund
Freomund		Boy	One who loves to travel
Fridolph		Boy	A peaceful wolf
Frithugis		Boy	Son of Hugh
Fugol		Boy	Resembling a fowl or birdie
Garren		Boy	Spear
Gent		Boy	Gentleman
Goode		Unisex	A person who performs good deeds
Graeham		Boy	A boy from the gray house
Grafton		Boy	Composition of two words Graf and Ton; Grove; Enclosure
Grahame		Boy	A boy from the gray house
Grimbald		Boy	Fierce; Bold
Grimbaldus		Boy	Fierce; Bold
Grimbol		Boy	Fierce; Bold; Varient of Grimbold
Grimbold		Boy	Fierce; Bold
Grimm		Boy	Fierce person
Grimmwolf		Boy	Fierce; Bold
Guncar		Boy	Fighter
Gurhaval		Boy	The brave one in the battle
Gycsa		Boy	A very old Anglo-Saxon male name
Gydel		Boy	An old Anglo-Saxon male name
Gymi		Boy	A monothematic Anglo-Saxon name; Born with a low-status
Gymma		Boy	A low-born ANglo-Saxon name
Gyppa		Boy	An old Anglo-Saxon name for a low-born man
Gyric		Boy	A name for those with a lower status
Hac		Boy	An old Anglo-Saxon nickname for Haca
Haca		Boy	An old Anglo-Saxon byname that is not complementary
Hacca		Boy	A non-complementary Anglo-Saxon name
Hadd		Boy	One who is guided
Halig		Boy	Holy; Saintly
Halnath		Boy	An Anglo-Saxon nickname
Hamgisl		Boy	A low-borns nickname
Hathcyn		Boy	High status
Hathweald		Boy	High-born
Hawkley		Boy	hawk
Heabba		Boy	An Anglo-Saxonian byname
Heard		Boy	Brave; Hardy
Heddin		Boy	Name for those born with a low status
Heferth		Boy	One of the names given to high-born, noble Boys
Helm		Boy	Courageous protection
Heorot		Boy	Hall of the heart of male deer
Herebeorht		Boy	Clever Army
Herley		Unisex	Individuality; Self confidence; Independent
Hicel		Boy	A male Anglo-Saxon name for the low-borns
Hidda		Boy	A name for Anglo-Saxon low-borns
Hiddi		Boy	A name for the noble man
Hiddila		Boy	A name of common men
Higbald		Boy	A courageous man in the battle
Higueid		Boy	One who is brave in the war
Hildeburg		Boy	One from the battle fortress
Hiroc		Boy	A noble's name
Hlothere		Boy	The Anglo-Saxon ruler of the Kent region

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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