Find out how popular the first name Manwell has been for the last 1 years (from 1974 to 1974) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Manwell by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Manwell is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1974, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Manwell.

The history of the first name Manwell

The name Manwell is derived from the Old English word "manwelu," which means "great wealth" or "prosperity." This name originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Manwell can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this document, there is a reference to a landowner named Manwell de Warenne, suggesting that the name was in use among the Anglo-Norman nobility of that time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Manwell was particularly popular among the upper classes and landowners, as it reflected a desire for prosperity and wealth. It was often given to sons in the hope that they would inherit or acquire great riches and estates.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "Manwell," which is closer to the modern form. One notable figure from this period was Manwell Palaeologus, a Byzantine prince who lived in exile in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name Manwell gained popularity among Puritans, who saw it as a virtuous name reflecting the biblical values of hard work and prosperity. One famous bearer of the name from this era was Manwell Eyre, an English Puritan minister and author who was born in 1616 and died in 1699.

During the 18th century, the name Manwell continued to be used across various social classes in England and its colonies. One notable figure was Manwell Godwin, an English philosopher and political writer born in 1756, who was known for his influential works on anarchism and utilitarianism.

In the 19th century, the name Manwell became more widely used in the United States, particularly among families of English descent. One prominent American bearer of the name was Manwell Sickles, a Union Army general during the American Civil War, who was born in 1819 and died in 1914.

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