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HelpRe: What would you name the future Queen of England?
in reply to a message by Mei
It would be interesting to see the really really old English names came back into use but in their current forms. For example, there was an East Anglian princess called Æthelthryth (or Æðelþryð or Æþelðryþe) and the current form of that name is Etheldreda or Atheldreda or Audrey. The sister of Æthelthryth was called Wendreth and the current form of her name is Wendreda. I feel like a Queen Etheldreda or Queen Atheldreda or Queen Wendreda would be pretty kickass. There are definitely a few Germanic and Anglo-Saxon origin names in circulation like Edith, Alice, Matilda, Henrietta, Adelaide and Maud. I'd like to see more interesting Germanic names.
I find it really interesting to see the decline of usage of Germanic and Anglo-Saxon names in the British royal family in favour of names from different origins.
Realistically speaking, I could see something like Edith Elizabeth Joan being used.
I find it really interesting to see the decline of usage of Germanic and Anglo-Saxon names in the British royal family in favour of names from different origins.
Realistically speaking, I could see something like Edith Elizabeth Joan being used.
This message was edited 2/22/2023, 2:36 AM
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I love Queen Etheldreda!!!
So unique but traditional.
I love the name Audrey but I always thought it was too informal and untraditional for a Queen! Her name could be Etheldreda or Atheldreda and her nickname Audrey- I don't know if that works.
So unique but traditional.
I love the name Audrey but I always thought it was too informal and untraditional for a Queen! Her name could be Etheldreda or Atheldreda and her nickname Audrey- I don't know if that works.
This message was edited 2/22/2023, 3:06 AM
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I did see that Audrey was used among British nobility (there was a lady named Audrey Young who became a duchess by marriage) but not in the actual royal family. I think I do agree that Audrey may come across as informal and untraditional but looking at the names that the current British royals are giving to their children, I think Audrey could definitely be a choice that could work. The name "Audrey" fits their heritage and is both classic and current.
I like Atheldreda with the nickname Audrey - that would be nice. I was thinking maybe that "Edie" could work for Etheldreda.
I like Atheldreda with the nickname Audrey - that would be nice. I was thinking maybe that "Edie" could work for Etheldreda.
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