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Anglo-Saxon Names
I've been reading up on Anglo-Saxon history, and I've come across two names that I would like to know the origins and meanings for:Anna - A male name from the seventh century (I think).Ymme - A female name from the seventh or eight centuries. Perhaps related to Emma?
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Anna - well there is a male name Anne in the data base prehapes the male Anna is related to this in someway
ANNE (2)
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Frisian
Short form of names beginning with the Germanic element arn "eagle".
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