Heardred

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *Hardarēdaz. By surface analysis, heard (hard) +‎ rǣd (counsel). Cognate with Old Norse Harðráðr, Old Norse Harðráði.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑrdˌreːd/, [ˈhæ͜ɑrˠdˌreːd]

Proper noun[edit]

Heardrēd m

  1. a male given name
  2. Heardred; a legendary Geatish king living around the early sixth century CE.

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