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Old English names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Old English names

  • Old English names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Old English Girl Names

14 girl names of Old English origin — showing top 14

1
wealthy, prosperous
2
prosperous warrior
3
wealthy friend
4
wealthy protector — from Edmund
5
noble strength
6
noble strength
7
elf or magical being
8
elf strength
9
elf secret
10
elf strength
11
noble friend
12
noble maiden
13
noble serpent
14
army ruler — from Harold

Old English Boy Names

20 boy names of Old English origin — showing top 20

1
oak town
2
elf counsel
3
elf counsel — from Alfred
4
noble stone
5
bold ruler
6
bright ruler
7
famous warrior
8
bounty, generosity
9
town of the Danes
10
wealthy protector
11
wealthy friend
12
wild boar — from Eofor
13
elf stone
14
wealthy friend
15
noble strength
16
noble strength
17
noble counsel
18
noble stone
19
army guardian
20
son of Hugh

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Old English Unisex Names

56 gender-neutral names of Old English origin — showing top 56

1
elf or magical being — from Alberic
2
old friend or wise friend
3
elf spear
4
elf counsel
5
noble protector
6
hardy, brave, strong
7
bear, brave — from Arthur
8
noble, valiant
9
wealthy or prosperous
10
noble friend
11
noble and famous
12
noble strength
13
son of Bartholomew
14
bright, famous — from Bertram
15
blessed — from Beda
16
from the broom well
17
burn or stream
18
from the stronghold
19
warrior or battle man
20
battle famous
21
friend of the coal
22
bright fame
23
brave or bold — from Curth
24
wealthy guardian
25
noble, exalted
26
wealthy bear — from Edward
27
spear strength — from Eadgell
28
wealthy friend
29
sword friend
30
elf strength
31
noble warrior
32
noble stone
33
noble friend
34
noble friend
35
noble, exalted
36
brave, strong — from Everard
37
fern
38
spear
39
gift or present
40
God's friend
41
God's power or strength
42
bold and grim
43
brave friend
44
brave warrior — from Hadwin
45
from the hall by the river
46
from the hollowed place
47
army ruler
48
to hide, conceal
49
elf counsel
50
helmet or protection
51
army ruler
52
from the hedged land
53
high-spirited, brave
54
heather hill or valley
55
brave or hardy
56
one who is pure