Alhfrith of Deira

Ealhfrith (also Alhfrith, Alchfrith, Ealhferth, Ealhferð, Ælferð, Ælhferð ) is an Anglo-Saxon male first name. The name ( " protection, house, temple, settlement " =) composed of the elements Ealh - and - frith ( = " peace, protection, peace, security, asylum, order" ). Significant bearers of the name were:

  • Ealhfrith (Deira ), sub- king of Deira ( 655-664 )
  • Ealhfrith ( Winchester ), Bishop of Winchester ( 862/867-871/877 )
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