Male Name
Waltheof
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
saints
Meaning & Etymology
Waltheof is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the Old Norse name Valþjófr. The name survives in present-day as Waldo. Its original meaning is uncertain, but it is associated with historical figures and saints, particularly in the context of medieval England.
Etymology
Original Form:
Valþjófr
Evolution:
From Old Norse Valþjófr to Old English Waltheof, and later to the modern form Waldo.
Source:
Old Norse and Old English linguistic roots.