Ethelburga

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Ethelburga

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Ethelburga is the Latinate form of an Old English name, Aethelburgh, meaning “Noble City” from “aethel” (noble) and “burgh” (city).

History:
Ethelburg was an Old English name. It was found in the Anglo-Saxon royal families, and was also the name of several saints.

Although a few Ethelburgas could be found in Britain of the 19th century, the name was exceedingly rare. Even the revival of Ethel did not help its popularity.

Diminutives:
English: Ethel.

Alternates: Ethelburge, Ethelburg.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
St. Ethelburga (-647)
The wife of King Edwin of Northumbria.
St. Ethelburga (-664)
An English-born abbess of Farmoutiers-en-Brie, France
St. Ethelburga (-676)
An abbess of a convent in Essex.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Ethelburga