England Name Meaning & Origin
/ing-glənd/Name Origin
The name 'England' originates from the Old English name 'Englaland,' meaning 'land of the Angles,' a Germanic people who settled in Britain during the early medieval period. Over time, it became the name of the country itself.
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 87% -
British (Celtic and Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Welsh (Celtic) 3%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named England
Notable individuals associated with the name include Queen Elizabeth I of England, William Shakespeare, and David Beckham, all prominent figures in British history and culture.
England Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.