123 Middle English Names With Meanings

Middle English is basically the varieties of English languages spoken after the Norman Conquest and until the 15th century. As the Oxford Dictionary states, the Middle English lies in the period between 1150 to 1500.
Even though Biblical baby names were common in this period, it didn’t become famous in England until the Reformation movement. During the cloister, parents began bestowing Christian and saint names on their babies to symbolize new life. The holy and virtuous meanings were another reason behind their popularity.
Names of great heroes or leaders were used for males, but not as frequently as the saint names. Women's names in the Middle English period often ended with ‘a’, a nominative ending in that period.
Two dominant forms of surnames existed during the Medieval period. One was surnames derived from native places, which was mainly used by the noble families. As the families migrated, the place names lost their meanings, and they evolved into family names. The other type of surnames were occupational or descriptive surnames.
Below is MomJunction's collection of Middle English names with meanings. Whether you love traditional names or want to pay tribute to the English Language, our list is sure to inspire. Peep on!

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Karson		Boy	Son of marsh-dwellers
Robin		Boy	Bright fame; Shining fame; Fame-bright
Brett		Boy	A Breton or a person from Brittany
Kooper		Boy	Barrel maker
Karsen		Boy	Son of Carr; Thicket; Marsh
Todd		Boy	Fox
Kolter		Unisex	Colt
Branch		Boy	Paw; Extension
Burke		Boy	Fortress; Fortification; Castle; Of the Borough
Britton		Boy	A Briton or Breton; From the land of Britons
Kanon		Boy	Flower; Sound; An official of the church
Oak		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree
Kordell		Boy	Maker or seller of cord
Collier		Boy	A charcoal burner; Coal seller
Oaks		Boy	Oak tree; Jade; Arrow; Son of Dubhdara'
Fae		Girl	Fairy; Magical; Enchanted
Reeves		Boy	Local official; Prefect; Sheriff
Oakes		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree; Son of Dubhdara
Drayson		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Large; Dry; Dragon; Phantom
Tyden		Unisex	To happen; Meaning; Week
Cyler		Boy	Sailor; Ropemaker
Crockett		Boy	A large curl
Faelynn		Girl	Fairy; Magical; Enchanted
Topper		Boy	To put the top on something
Candon		Boy	Canon; Wolf cub
Valley		Unisex	A low area between hills or mountains; Someone who lived in the valley; To be strong
Brittan		Boy	A Briton; From the land of Britons
Luxton		Unisex	Settlement
Durward		Boy	Door guard
Cable		Boy	Ropemaker; Halter; Brave; Bold; Horse; Bright God
Bayly		Boy	Bailiff
Auner		Boy	Oat merchant; Horse keeper
Armstrong		Boy	Strong arm; Strong fighter; Son of a strong man
Glade		Unisex	Open space in a forest; Shining; Smooth
Nye		Boy	Esteem; Dignity; Honor; At the river
Sye		Unisex	Blind; Dry
Baelin		Unisex	Bailiff; Lake
Blayde		Boy	Leaf of a plant; Cutting edge; Sword; To rule; Glory
Bronn		Unisex	Son of the brown-haired one
Baley		Boy	Bailiff
Frenchie		Girl	From France
Tod		Boy	Fox
Baylea		Girl	Bailiff; Berry wood
Garnet		Boy	A semi-precious red jewel; Cautious; Protection
Holter		Unisex	Dweller by the wood
Kyne		Boy	Cow; Harp
Nashville		Unisex	Town of the Ash Tree
Myren		Girl	To confound; To stain; The Marsh
Tab		Boy	Gazelle; Shining; Brilliant; String
Sparkle		Unisex	Shining brightly; Glittering
Shone		Unisex	Beautiful; Fair
Wale		Unisex	Noble; Excellent; Goodly; Foreigner; Welshman
Gaylene		Girl	My father is joy; Jovial
Baliegh		Girl	Bailiff
Baeli		Girl	Bailiff
Chaselynn		Girl	Chase, Hunt; Beautiful; Gentle
Brette		Girl	From Breton
Tanner		Boy	To tan; Prepare leather by tanning; Fir tree; Pine tree
Attwell		Boy	Someone who lived by the spring or stream
Atwell		Boy	Someone who lived by the spring or stream
Hearst		Boy	Thicket of trees
Ayer		Boy	Water; From the town of Ayr; Heir; Temple army
Ayers		Boy	Water; From the town of Ayr; Heir; Temple army
Bailey		Unisex	Administrator; Manager; Bailiff; Porter
Bax		Boy	Baker; Box tree
Blakey		Boy	Black; A person from from Blackay in Lancashire
Firdows		Boy	The place of Eternal Paradise
Flash		Girl	Sudden burst of light; Person who lives near a pool
Fleet		Girl	Rapidly flowing stream; Estuary; Watercourse; Swift; Shallow water
Free		Unisex	Free; Peace; Exempt from
Gallant		Boy	Merry; Dashing; Spirited; Bold
Gard		Boy	Enclosure; Yard; Protection; Guard; Watchman; Garden; Farm
Mirth		Girl	Gladness and gaiety; Joy
Nightingale		Girl	Night singer
Odom		Boy	Son-in-law; Pleased or satisfied
Padgett		Boy	Little page; Young servant
Paige		Unisex	Little page; Helper; Little boy
Press		Boy	Priest; Priest clearing; Priest's meadow
Proctor		Boy	Steward; Official
Red		Unisex	Red; Reeds; Roe headland; Brushwood
Redman		Boy	Red-haired; Red-complexioned; Counsel's protection
Saven		Boy	To bring victory; To deliver; To bring safety; To bring salvation; To protect
Sparrow		Unisex	Small bird; Flutterrer; Small and chirpy person
Speed		Boy	Success; Fast; Good fortune
Spencer		Unisex	Dispenser of provisions
Sprague		Boy	Lively; Spark
Springer		Boy	Lively; Jumper; Leaper
Starr		Unisex	Star
Stern		Boy	Stern; Severe; Star
Swan		Unisex	One who is like a swan; Swineherd; Male servant; Peasant; Dignity
Thorpe		Boy	Hamlet; Small village
Tipper		Girl	A well of water
Track		Girl	A path or way; A trodden spot
Truman		Unisex	Faithful man; Trustworthy man
Turpin		Boy	God of thunder, rain, and farming
Dyke		Boy	Someone who lived by the dike
Yule		Boy	Of Christmas time; The one born on Christmas day
Adorina		Girl	To worship; To speak; To pray
Armour		Unisex	One who makes arms and armor
Kirkpatrick		Unisex	Church