All about the name
Ethelbert
Female
« Ethelbert is an Old English male name composed of the elements 'æþel' meaning noble and 'beorht' meaning bright. It was popular among Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages and remains notable for its bearers, such as Ethelbert of Kent (ruled 589-616 AD), the first Christian king of Anglo-Saxon England. However, it is now rare as a given name. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Ethelbert, derived from the Old English words 'æþel' meaning noble and 'beorht' meaning bright, was a popular given name among Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages. It is composed of two elements, suggesting that its bearers were considered to possess a certain level of nobility or brightness. The name became particularly prominent in early medieval England, with several notable historical figures bearing this name, most famously Ethelbert of Kent, the first Christian king of Anglo-Saxon England who ruled from 589 to 616 AD. Despite its historic popularity, Ethelbert is now quite rare as a given name, with only a small number of people in modern times bearing this distinctive and historically significant moniker.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ethelbert since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1927
5 births
in 1927
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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