Edred

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Edred

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Edred is the modern form of an Old English name, Eadread

History:
The Old English name Edred, which belonged to King Edred (died 955), died out in England after the Norman Invasion.

It was occasionally revived in 19th century, but never became common.

Pronunciation: ed-red.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Edred (-955)
King of the English (946-955).

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Edred