Wulfsige is a masculine given name of Old English origin, composed of the elements wulf "wolf" and sige "victory". The name thus carries the meaning of "wolf victory."This name belongs to a class of Germanic names that combine animal names with abstract concepts, a common practice in Anglo-Saxon onomastics. The wolf was a potent symbol in Old English and wider Germanic culture, often associated with warfare, hunting, and the supernatural. The victory element was also frequent, appearing in many names like Sigewulf (meaning "victory-wolf").Among notable bearers, the name is recorded for several Anglo-Saxon bishops. According to historical documents, Wulfsige (c. 895–921), also known as Wulfsige I, served as Bishop of Sherborne during the reign of King Edward the Elder. Another Wulfsige was Bishop of London at the end of the 10th century, a witness to charters of King Æthelred the Unready. Furthermore, there are references in the Source: wiktionary_en include a lease from c. 944 mentioning a Wulfsige associated with New Minster, Winchester, demonstrating the name's use among both ecclesiastical and lay figures.Historical ContextThe name Wulfsige exemplifies the typical Old English naming tradition, where two elements worth semantic compounds meaning to confer protective or aspirational qualities upon the bearer. Unlike some later medieval names that drew heavily from saints, this early period favored native formations. The persistence of the name, especially among clergy, suggests it was not uncommon in southern England, particularly in the kingdom of Wessex.Related FormsAs a -sige name, it shares its second element with many counterparts, such as Sigebeorht ("victory-bright") and Sigeheard ("victory-hard"). The variant Wulfsiġe appears in some texts, with the geburen letter ȝ appearing in Old English script. The name did not survive into common use after the Norman Conquest, but it remains a significant example of Anglo-Saxon onomastics.Meaning: "wolf victory" (Old English)Origin: Anglo-SaxonUsage: Historical, primarily in pre-Conquest EnglandType: Bipartite Germanic given name