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
Hnydda		Boy	A man who owns a town
Hodard		Boy	A man full of honor
Hondscio		Boy	A man of low ranks
Horik		Boy	A male Anglo-Saxon name
Horn		Boy	One who blows the horn during the battle
Howpe		Boy	To come from the brook village
Hraefn		Boy	He who is like a dark raven
Hringheri		Boy	A male Anglo-Saxon name
Hringwynn		Boy	A low-born Anglo-Saxon name
Hrodwyn		Boy	One who is a friend of the fame
Hrothgar		Boy	A legend's name; A variant of Hrodgar
Hubbard		Boy	Graceful; Bright or Shining Intellect
Irwin		Boy	Sea lover; Boar friend
Jefferson		Boy	Son of jeff
Jerold		Boy	Similar to Gerald
Jessen		Boy	The son of Judd
Manford		Boy	Protected fjord
Millar		Boy	Mill worker; One who grinds grain; A variant form of Miller
Millman		Boy	Mill worker; One who grinds grain; A variant form of Miller
Milman		Boy	Mill worker; One who grinds grain
Oaks		Boy	The charming Lord; The God is fascinating
Ordgar		Boy	Resembling the sharp point of the javelin
Ordway		Boy	The one who is having the spear on his hands as mighty arm.
Orvyn		Boy	A close friend who is bold and courageous
Osbeorn		Boy	The bear-like person
Oslac		Boy	A determined and curious individual
Osment		Boy	A famous and god-loving person
Osmer		Boy	One who is as famous as the God
Osmonde		Boy	One who is protected by God
Osmont		Boy	One who remains under protection
Osmund		Boy	A person under protection
Osmundue		Boy	A great and divine protector
Osric		Boy	God-protected; Rich and powerful
Osrik		Boy	Rich and powerful
Osvald		Boy	The rule of God; Very powerful and passionate
Oswald		Boy	One who lives in God's rule
Oswall		Boy	The one who is under God's rule
Osweald		Boy	God's rule; With divine power
Oswiu		Boy	One with a willpower like that of a king
Oswold		Boy	A saint; God's rule
Otuel		Boy	A person who is lucky in war
Page		Boy	An attendant; A willful and wishful person
Pandragon		Boy	As powerful as the dragon's head
Parle		Boy	Determined like a little rock
Peada		Boy	One who is like a Prince
Peirce		Boy	Name given to the son of Peter
Penton		Boy	A farm stead or settlement
Peterkin		Boy	Form of Peter; a rock
Picford		Boy	One who is from woodcutter's ford
Pickford		Boy	One who is from the woodcutter's ford
Pier		Boy	Son of Pierce; A stone or a rock
Pileca		Boy	A locational name; independent
Rawling		Boy	Advice of the wolf
Rawlins		Boy	Son of the wise wolf-man
Rawls		Boy	The famous wolf
Rawly		Boy	A well-known wolf
Rawson		Boy	The son of a famous wolf
Rawsone		Boy	A male child of the famous wolf
Rayder		Boy	One who gives great advice
Raydon		Boy	One who was born to counsel
Raylen		Boy	He who was born to counsel people
Ricmaer		Boy	A powerful ruler who reached fame
Ricman		Boy	A man with great power and rule
Ricmann		Boy	A person who has the power to rule
Sanders		Boy	Son of Sander
Sharette		Unisex	A bright and fair individual
Sheffield		Boy	Crooked field
Sherlock		Boy	Light-haired
Sibbe		Unisex	A famous victory
Sicga		Boy	A nobleman in Northumbria
Sigebehrt		Boy	A bright and famous; Renown victory
Sigebert		Boy	A victory that is famous and bright
Sigebryht		Boy	A victory achieved brightly
Sigeferth		Boy	A victory that is peace-bringing
Sigegar		Boy	One with a personality of a victor
Sigegeat		Boy	A fortune and prosperity that the victory brings
Sigegifu		Boy	One who wins; One who is a born victor
Sigehaeth		Boy	A high victory
Sigeheah		Boy	He who is high on victory
Sigehelm		Boy	A helmet of victory
Sigehere		Boy	He who is victorious
Sigeric		Boy	One who is a victorious ruler; One whose power is in his victories
Sigeweard		Boy	He who guards his victories
Sigewine		Boy	He who is a friend of the victory
Sighere		Boy	One who is a victor
Slean		Boy	He who strikes
Spence		Boy	A short form of spencer
Stowe		Boy	Hidden; Packed away
Strang		Boy	A man of great strength
Stu		Boy	House guard; Steward
Swidhelm		Boy	A sweet man
Taber		Boy	Taborer, the player on the small drum
Taiten		Boy	Plays a small drum
Tennyson		Boy	A form of Dennison; Son of Dennis
Thane		Boy	A title of nobility in medieval Scotland; Similar to a baron
Tod		Boy	A form of todd
Uhtred		Boy	Prosperous warrior
Warwick		Boy	Dairy farm by the river
Wayland		Unisex	Craftsman, moonshine, wanderer
Winchester		Unisex	Camp; Fortress

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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