Find out how popular the first name Levern has been for the last 30 years (from 1974 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Levern by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Levern is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Levern.

The history of the first name Levern

The name Levern is a variant of the masculine given name Leofwine, which has roots in Old English. It is derived from the elements "leof", meaning "dear" or "beloved", and "wine", meaning "friend". The name essentially translates to "dear friend" or "beloved friend". This name originated among the Anglo-Saxons of England during the Early Medieval period, likely between the 5th and 11th centuries.

While the name Levern itself does not appear to have any direct mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name Leofwine can be found in various historical records and documents from Anglo-Saxon England. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Leofwine dates back to the 10th century, when it was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an annual record of events in England.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Leofwine or its variants, including:

1. Leofwine, Earl of Mercia (died c. 1023), an English nobleman and military leader during the reign of King Cnut the Great.

2. Leofwine Godwinson (c. 1035-1066), an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and the younger brother of King Harold II, who was killed at the Battle of Hastings.

3. Leofwine the Monk (fl. 1090s), an Anglo-Norman monk and hagiographer who wrote the Life of St. Guthlac.

4. Leofwine of Polesworth (fl. 1100s), an Anglo-Norman landowner and benefactor of religious houses in Warwickshire, England.

5. Leofwine of Coventry (fl. 1100s), an Anglo-Norman monk and historian who wrote a chronicle of the Church of Coventry.

While the specific variant spelling "Levern" is less common, it likely emerged as a result of linguistic evolution and regional variations over time, as the name was passed down through generations and across different areas of England and beyond.

Data source

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