Wulfnoþ

Old English

Etymology

From wulf (“wolf”) and nōþ (“daring”). Compare Noþwulf which has the same elements reversed.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwulfˌnoːθ/, [ˈwuɫvˌnoːθ]

Proper noun

Wulfnōþ m

a male given name

References

Electronic Sawyer S 1417 (The familia of New Minster, Winchester, to Alfred, minister of King Athelstan; lease, for three lives, of 20 hides (cassati) at Chisledon, Wilts.), Wulfnoþ is mentioned as "Wulfnoð" in the text section and as "Wulfno∂" in the old text section.

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