Name meaning
Ethelred
means “noble counsel”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Anglo-Saxon
- Spellings
- Ethelred · Æthelred
- Say it
- ETH-el-red
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Ethelred comes from the Old English æðel, noble, and ræd, counsel. The English king Æthelred II was nicknamed the Unready, meaning ill-advised.
Roots
From Old English æðel (noble) + ræd (counsel).
Where it is used
An Anglo-Saxon name.
Ethelred name FAQ
What does the name Ethelred mean?
Ethelred means “noble counsel”. From Old English æðel (noble) + ræd (counsel).
Where does the name Ethelred come from?
Ethelred is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, Anglo-Saxon families.
How do you pronounce Ethelred?
Ethelred is usually pronounced ETH-el-red.
Is Ethelred a boy's or a girl's name?
Ethelred is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Ethelred?
Related spellings and forms include Æthelred.
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Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.