A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
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Origin and Meaning of Gytha

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Gytha

Old English or Old Norse

Usage of Gytha

Old English, English

Meaning of Gytha

The name Gytha has two origins and meanings:
1. It comes from an Old English feminine name, which is derived from the word "gyð" meaning "strife".
2. It could also be derived from the name Gyða, a pet form of the Old Norse name Guðríðr, which is derived from the Old Norse words "guð" - "god" and "fríðr" - "beautiful".

Famous bearers

A bearer is Gytha Torkelsdotter, an 11th century noblewoman, the wife of Godwin, Earl of Wessex.

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