At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble stone (traditionally rendered as 'gem')
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ATH-ul-stan
Athelstan is an Old English boy's name meaning “noble stone (traditionally rendered as 'gem')”. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Brave or Courageous.
Meaning & Origin of Athelstan
Meaning: Noble stone (traditionally rendered as 'gem').
Origin: Old English.
A common claim: "Noble stone, brave foundation" Actually: The 'brave' element isn't part of the etymology — the name is built from 'noble' and 'stone' only.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Athelstan
ATH-ul-stanIPA /ˈæθəlstæn/
Popularity of Athelstan
Athelstan doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Athelstan
Similar Names
Anselm · Baldric · Aribert · Brennus · Cadoc · Adelard
