Æþelwulf
Old English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Proto-Germanic *Aþalawulfaz. Equivalent to æþele (“noble”) + wulf (“wolf”).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Æþelwulf m
- a male given name
Declension edit
Declension of Æþelwulf (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Æþelwulf | — |
| accusative | Æþelwulf | — |
| genitive | Æþelwulfes | — |
| dative | Æþelwulfe | — |
Descendants edit
- English: Ethelwolf
References edit
- Electronic Sawyer S 891 (King Æthelred to Old Minster, Winchester; restoration of 100 hides (mansae), comprising 55 at Downton and 45 at Ebbesborne, Wilts. The land had been granted by King Cenwalh (cf. S 229), confirmed (?) by King Cynewulf, restored by King Egbert (cf. S 275) and again by King Eadred (cf. S 540) and King Edgar (cf. S 819, 821), Æþelwulf is mentioned as "A∂ulf" in the old text section.
- Electronic Sawyer S 521 (King Eadred to the church of SS Peter and Paul, Winchester; restoration of 130 hides at Taunton, Somerset), Æþelwulf is mentioned as "A∂elwlf" in the old text section.