Message: "Anchetil" - Behind the Name

[Facts] Anchetil

by Carlos (guest)

3/1/2007, 9:29 PM

What is the meaning of the old French name "Anchetil"?

Thanks.

Replies

- Lora (reniannen17)

3/2/2007, 2:25 AM

It's actually ultimately Norse in origin. See this forum thread:

http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/GEN-MEDIEVAL/2005-04/1114032753