Ethelred Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethelred Name at a Glance

Name	Ethelred
Meaning	Name of a king.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ethelred Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethelred means “Name of a king”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ethelred Name Origin

Our database records Ethelred under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ethelred a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ethelred is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ethelred

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