Eadgifu

Eadgifu (also: Eadgyfu, Edgifa, Edgiva, Eadgivu, Odgiva ) is an Anglo-Saxon female first name. The name is composed of the elements ead ( = " wealth, happiness, prosperity " ) and -gifu/-giefu ( = "the gift, favor, grace gift" ). Significant bearers of the name were:

  • Eadgifu (France), Queen of France (c. 918-922, † after 951)
  • Eadgifu (England), Queen of England (c. 920-924, † 968 )
Eadgifu of Wessex Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England
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