Athelstan

Athelstan meaning and name origin

Athelstan \a-thels-tan, ath(el)-stan\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Athelstan is "noble stone". Used by Anglo-Saxon royalty and revived somewhat by Sir Walter Scott's use of it in "Ivanhoe". Now rare.

Baby names that sound like Athelstan are Atlas and Attlas.

Popularity of Athelstan

Athelstan is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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