Athelstan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Athelstan \a-thels-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning 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.

Athelstan is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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