Wighelm

Old English

Etymology

From wīġ (“war, battle”) and helm (“helmet, protection”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwiːjˌxelm/, [ˈwiːjˌheɫm]

Proper noun

Wīġhelm m

1. a male given name

References

• Electronic Sawyer S 1203 (Eardwulf to Wighelm; grant of 1 sulung and a 'yokelet' at Hamme (? Ham in Romney Marsh, Kent), in return for 120 mancuses of gold; with confirmation by Archbishop Plegmund, A.D. 890 x 923. The land had been given to Eardwulf by King Alfred), Wighelm is mentioned as "Wigelmo" in the old text section and "Wighelmo" in the text section.
• Electronic Sawyer S 1433 (Record of the settlement of a dispute between Heahberht, bishop, and the familia at Berkeley, Gloucs., concerning land at Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucs.), Wighelm is mentioned as "Wighelm" in the old text section.