#ComissionsEarned (This post includes Amazon Affiliate links)* As a continuation from my previous post about Anglo-Saxon nicknames, I thought I’d highlight a few contemporary Viking examples (if you’ve not read the previous post, check here). Viking nicknames are a generally more widely appreciated phenomenon, not least because of public familiarity with the Sagas. In fact, […]
Another consistent theme in early medieval English naming is the presence of bynames/nicknames that reflect occupation and work. Not only do these give us an interesting slice of life and employment options from the period, but also points towards a focus on the social roles played by these individuals within their communities. My interest here […]
After many requests, here is the next installment of nicknames! This is part of a series – check back at the past articles on Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Royal and Rude nicknames! A quick disclaimer because there was some confusion last time: these names are ‘Anglo-Saxon’ in that they come from within the Anglo-Saxon kingdom. There are, […]