Can you name the Names of English Origin?

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  • Source: Withycombe Oxford Dictionary. At least one of these names has at least one possible alternate etymology; however, I stuck to the source.
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From the elements 'aelf' (elf) and 'raed' (counsel)M
From the elements 'aethel' (noble) and 'thryth' (strength)F
From the elements 'ead' (rich/happy) and 'gar' (a spear)M
From the elements 'ead' (rich/happy) and 'gyth' (war)F
From the elements 'ead' (rich/happy) and 'mund' (protection)M
From the elements 'ead' (rich/happy) and 'weard' (ward/guardian)M
From the elements 'ead' (rich/happy) and 'wine' (friend)M
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From the elements 'ecg' (sword) and 'beorht' (bright)M
From the elements 'here' (host/army) and 'weald' (power)M
From the elements 'milde' (mild) and 'thryth' (power/strength)F
From the elements 'os' (a god) and 'gar' (spear)M
From the elements 'os' (a god) and 'weald' (power)M
From the elements 'rand' (shield) and 'wulf' (wolf)M
From the elements 'will' (will) and 'frith' (peace)M
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Names of English Origin Quiz

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  • Created Apr 29, 2012 in Language
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