Ascelin
Gender: Boy
Origin: Norman
Meaning: Heathen god
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Ascelin Meaning and Origin
The name Ascelin is a boy’s name meaning “heathen god” and is of Norman origin. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name Áskell, which means “god’s cauldron” or “divine helmet”. Ascelin was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century and was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. It was primarily used among the aristocracy and nobility in medieval England, and was particularly popular in the 12th and 13th centuries. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Acelin, Acelina, and Ascelina, among others. Today, the name Ascelin is extremely rare and is not commonly used as a first name. It is worth noting that the name Ascelin has also been used as a surname, particularly in England and France. Notable people with the surname Ascelin include Robert Ascelin (died 1220), a medieval English bishop, and Renaud d’Ascelin (died 1187), a French knight and participant in the Crusades.
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