Ethelred Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethelred Name at a Glance

Name	Ethelred
Meaning	Noble counsel, from the Old English 'aethel raed' Famous bearers: the Anglo-Saxon Ethelred the Unready.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ethelred Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethelred means “Noble counsel, from the Old English 'aethel raed' Famous bearers: the Anglo-Saxon Ethelred the Unready”. 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

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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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