Meaning and origin of the name Ethelred



    Origin: English

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Ethelred is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements "æðel" meaning "noble" and "ræd" meaning "counsel." The name carries the combined meaning of "noble counsel" or "noble advice."

In history, Ethelred was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, most notably Ethelred the Unready who ruled England in the 10th century. Despite its historical significance, the name Ethelred is relatively rare today but carries a sense of nobility and wisdom.
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