Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Other Forms FormsBricstouuard, Bricstuardus, Brictoward, Brictuard, Brictuardus, Brictuuard, Brictuuardus, Bristeuuard, Bristoardus, Bristuard, Bristuuard Meaning & History Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and weard "guard".