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Meaning of the Name Ethelred

Updated March 5, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Ethelred

Gender: Neutral
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble Counsel

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What is the meaning of the name Ethelred?

The name Ethelred is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Noble Counsel.

Originally AEthelred. King of England (978–1013, 1014–1016)

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