The name Bjorn meant bear Orm meant snake and Ulf meant wolf.

Middle ages names female. Stars Anthea G flowery Aquilah M intelligent ArdaArdah H bronzed also the month of Adar Feb-March Arella ah-rehl-lah H angel messenger. For several articles on women in Middle English Literature see the Anthology of Middle English Literature. Make it fun and name it something mystic sounding.

Derives from English and means beaver field or beaver stream. In the late Medieval period the names Elizabeth Anne Cecily and Margaret became extremely common and most other female names diminished in popularity. Female Middle Ages Names.

Derives from English and means noble. Some less common names from the same period include Adelina Clarice and Gundred. Articles and Essays from Luminariams Anniina Jokinen.

In the later middle ages Mor was the most common followed by Sadb and Gormlaith Finnguala the borrowed name Siban Derbforgaill Ben Mide. Brave or valiant Serena. Through marriage or prolific accomplishments individual women were able to merit more respect from men or other women.

Aela is also a somewhat popular birth name. One woman Gunborga was a rune carver and a poet. By the 12th century Sadb Cacht Mor Gormlaith and Orlaith were the most common female names.

In the Late Middle Ages women such as Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa of Ávila played significant roles in the development of theological ideas and discussion within the church and were later declared Doctors of the Roman Catholic Church. M companion affectionate friend. Karen Sharon Tracey SusanSuzanneSueSuzieSusie DebDebraDebbie Jenny Linda CathyKathy Vicky Wendy Julie CarolynCarolineCarol Jan Alison.