Coenred of Mercia

Cenred (also Coenred, Cœnred, Cænred, Coinred ) is an Anglo-Saxon male first name. The name is from the elements Cen ( e) -/Cœn ( e) - ( = " bold, courageous, brave, wild, wise, learned ;") and -red/-ræd ( = " guidance, wisdom, happiness, help, power " ) composed. Significant bearers of the name were:

  • Cenred ( Wessex ) Under King of Wessex ( fl 670/676-705/717 )
  • Cenred ( Mercia ), King of Mercia ( 704-709 )
  • Cenred ( Northumbria ), King of Northumbria ( 716-718 )
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