Amleth Name meanings & History

Amleth is a Danish and Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the Old Norse name 'Amleðr'. The meaning of the name Amleth is not entirely clear, but it is commonly thought to mean "foolish" or "madman". Another interpretation suggests that the name derives from a combination of the Old Norse words 'amel', meaning "work" and 'leth', meaning "people", so the name could signify "worker of the people". Origins uncertain. This earlier form of Hamlet appeared in a story published by Danish writer Christiern Pedersen in 1514, based on a legend recorded by Saxo Grammaticus in his 'History of the Danes'. Despite its rarity, Amleth remains a popular choice for parents who are looking for a distinct and memorable name for their baby boy.

Zodiac Sign of Amleth: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amleth:

A: Angry,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive

M: Mother,Manipulative,Maternal,Mommy,Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory

L: Lazy,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lover,Lovely

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate

T: Talkative,Truth,Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Testy

H: Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire

Amleth is:

• a Mature name
• a Strong name
• a Unintellectual name
• a Upper Class name

Famous People

Due to the prevalence of the name in ancient literature and legends, there are several notable figures in history who bear some variation of the name Amleth, including the famous Danish prince from the story of Amleth, as well as characters in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and other works of literature.