Ethelred Name Meaning
The name Ethelred comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ethelred below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ethelred Name Meaning
English (Archaic)Middle English form of ÆÐELRÆD. The name was very rare after the Norman conquest, but it was revived briefly in the 19th century.
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