Ecgfrith

Ecgfrith (also Ecgfrid, Egfrid, Egfridus, Ecgfrithus, Ecgfridus, Ecgferð, Ecgferþ, Æcgfrid ) is an Anglo-Saxon male first name. The name is composed of the elements Ecg ( = " cutting sword " ) and frith ( = " brilliant, noble, gorgeous "). Significant names winners are:

  • Ecgfrith (Kent), fl to 618, son of King Eadbald of Kent
  • Ecgfrith ( Northumbria ), King of Northumbria ( 670-685 )
  • Ecgfrith of Mercia, King of Mercia ( 787-796 )
  • Male first name
Ecgfrith of Northumbria
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