Meaning & History
Wulfþryð is an Old English female name, recorded in Anglo-Saxon England. It is composed of the elements wulf meaning "wolf" and þryþ meaning "strength". Thus, the name translates to "wolf-strength" or "strength of a wolf".
Historical Bearers
Wulfþryð was notably borne by a 9th-century queen of Wessex, the wife of King Æthelberht of Wessex and possibly the mother of Alfred the Great. She is often identified with Wulfthryth, and some records list her as the consort of the Kentish kingdom.
Variants
The name appears in a variant spelling, Wulfthryth, which is more common in modern scholarship.
- Meaning: "wolf-strength"
- Origin: Old English
- Usage: Anglo-Saxon
- Gender: Feminine
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