Cwichelm of Wessex

Cwichelm (also Cuicelm, Cuichelm, Cuichelmus, Cwicelm ) is an Anglo-Saxon male first name. The name is from the elements CWIC ( = " life" ) and helm ( = ' protection, defense, protector, Lord " ) composed. Significant bearers of the name were:

  • Cwichelm ( Wessex ), King of Wessex (611? -636 )
  • Cwichelm (Rochester ), Bishop of Rochester ( 676? -678 )
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