Ceolfrið

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Pronounced Pron. /t͡ʃe͜oːl.friθ/(Old English)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsCeolfrid, Ceolfrith, Ceolfriþ

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old English elements ceol "keel (of a ship)" and friþ "peace". This name was borne by an Anglo-Saxon Christian abbot and saint, and also gave rise to the surnames Chilvers and Chorlton, and the place name Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester.
Added 1/14/2024 by Linguist56
Edited 2/3/2024 by jocatchi and Frollein Gladys