Elfleda Meaning and Origin
Elfleda is a girl’s name meaning “noble beauty” and is of English origin. A female name of Old English origin, which means “elfin beauty” or “noble beauty.” The name is derived from the Old English elements “ælf” meaning “elf” and “flæd” meaning “beauty” or “ornament.” Elfleda was a popular name during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, particularly among noble families. One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name was Ælfflæd, daughter of King Oswiu of Northumbria and Queen Eanflæd, who lived in the 7th century. Today, Elfleda is a rare name, but it is still used as a given name in some English-speaking countries.
Names similar to Elfleda:
- Elswith
- Etheldreda
- Elfrida
- Editha
- Altheda
- Winifred
- Theodora
- Edgiva
- Ethelberta
- Aelfwyn
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