Medieval NamesMeanings and Origins of Medieval Names
English names date back many hundreds of years to the Medieval period. The Meanings & Origins of Medieval Names and Surnames are derived from the point at which they originate, their inception, source or root. English Medieval Surnames and names are derived from several main categories: Those meanings or origins that relate to a place Those that are adopted or transferred Those meanings or origins of names that describe a profession, trade or status Those meanings or origins that are descriptive reflecting a physical or characteristic attribute or have been derived from nicknames
Medieval names relating to Trades, Professions or status
Medieval Surnames and names are often derived from Trades, Crafts and Professions Here are some examples of common Medieval names surnames and their often forgotten origins! | Archer | A professional Archer | Gardner | A gardener | | Bailey | A bailiff | Hooper | Fitted hoops on barrels | | Carter | A cart maker | Kellogg | A killer of hogs | | Carver | A sculptor | Machin | A stone worker | | Chaplin | A chaplain | Naylor | A nail maker | | Chandler | A candle maker | Proctor | A steward | | Cooper | A barrel maker | Redman | A thatcher (reed man) | | Day | A dairy worker | Sawyer | A wood sawer | | Fletcher | An arrow maker | Trinder | A wheel maker | | Frobisher | Polished armour and swords | Ward | A watchman |
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Medieval Names
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