Saxon

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Saxon is derived from the Old English word 'Seaxan' meaning 'Saxon', referring to the Germanic people who settled in England during the Early Middle Ages. The name Saxon is often associated with strength, courage and perseverance.
Popularity
Saxon is not a very common name, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. In the United States, it was ranked #1777 in 2020, which means that it is still a relatively rare name.

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Saxon Name meanings & History

Saxon is derived from the Old English word 'Seaxan' meaning 'Saxon', referring to the Germanic people who settled in England during the Early Middle Ages. The name Saxon is often associated with strength, courage and perseverance. From an English surname that was derived from the name of the Germanic tribe the Saxons, ultimately deriving from the Germanic word *sahsą meaning "knife". This name can also be given in direct reference to the tribe.

Zodiac Sign of Saxon: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Saxon:

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Status,Security,Sensuality,Success

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

X: X marks' the spot,Exhaustive,Extravagant,Excitement,Exaggeration,Extreme,Extensive

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nagging,Nitpicking

Saxon is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

2.) Saxon (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) swordfighter; feisty

Other Forms: Sackson, Sax, Saxan, Saxe, Saxen


3.) Saxon (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Swordsman


4.) Saxon (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) swordsman. History: the Roman name for the Teutonic raiders who ravaged the Roman British coasts.

Other Forms: Sax, Saxan, Saxen, Saxin, Saxsin, Saxun, Saxxon, Saxyn


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