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    Anglo Saxon Names

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    This document discusses the origins of first and last names in England. It explains that many first names have Hebrew or Biblical origins from the spread of Christianity, while many last names indicate occupations, locations, or familial connections from Anglo-Saxon times. The document provides lists of common first and last names and their origins, allowing the reader to trace their own name.

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    This document discusses the origins of first and last names in England. It explains that many first names have Hebrew or Biblical origins from the spread of Christianity, while many last names indicate occupations, locations, or familial connections from Anglo-Saxon times. The document provides lists of common first and last names and their origins, allowing the reader to trace their own name.

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    This document discusses the origins of first and last names in England. It explains that many first names have Hebrew or Biblical origins from the spread of Christianity, while many last names indicate occupations, locations, or familial connections from Anglo-Saxon times. The document provides lists of common first and last names and their origins, allowing the reader to trace their own name.

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    This document discusses the origins of first and last names in England. It explains that many first names have Hebrew or Biblical origins from the spread of Christianity, while many last names indicate occupations, locations, or familial connections from Anglo-Saxon times. The document provides lists of common first and last names and their origins, allowing the reader to trace their own name.

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    What's in a name? Our names can often tell us something about our past. For many
    of us who live in England, we may find that our name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. Let's look
    at some of the evidence and try to trace the origins of our name.

    First names or Christian names. Last names or Family names.


    Today, these names have as much to do with fashion, as Sometimes the origins of these names are difficult to
    they do with history. When the Anglo-Saxons were trace, but these guidelines may help.
    converted to Christianity, many of them chose Hebrew
    names from the bible for their first name. These are still -son If your name ends with this (Jackson, Johnson,
    Watson, Thompson), then it is certainly Saxon or Scan-
    very popular today! Is yours amongst this list? dinavian.

    Job Names like, Smith, Carter, Thatcher, Miller all


    John Rachel Mark Rebecca Matthew Mary refer to the person's job. A smith was a blacksmith, a
    Sam Ruth Ben Amy Michael Joseph Sarah carter made carts, a thatcher made roofs and a miller
    ground corn for bread. Do you have a 'job' name?- if so
    that is also Anglo-Saxon.
    As well as hebrew names, the spread of Christianity also Mc or Mac If your name begins with these it is of
    brought many Latin and Greek names into popularity. Scottish or Irish origins.
    Can you see your name here?
    Place names like Wood, Hill, Field are also very
    common and are usually Anglo-Saxon.
    Amanda Andrew Caroline Jason Catherine
    Justin Amy Patrick Rosemary Timothy
    Can't find your name here? One excellent place
    to start is the Internet. Try out these two sites-
    If you live in Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Ireland- Ask Jeeves for kids at
    regions that did not come under Anglo-Saxon influence,
    then perhaps you'll find your name here. www.ajkids.com
    Parentsoup at
    Glenda Kevin Ryan Ross Megan
    http://bnf.parentsoup.com/babyname
    Fiona Neil Craig Gary Ian Tara Trevor

    Truly Anglo Saxon or Old English names remain


    popular today. Check out this list for your name- you
    might be surprised at one or two of them!
    Now go to the sheet, 'The
    Edward Lee Stewart Whitney Elvis Elton History of My Name' to fill
    in all the details you can
    Ashley Alfred Archibald Audrey Beverly about the origins of your
    Blake Brad Brenda Burt Warren Wayne name.

    Ralph Richard Rodney

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