Find out how popular the first name Waymond has been for the last 35 years (from 1974 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Waymond by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Waymond is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Waymond.

The history of the first name Waymond

The name Waymond is a variant of the Old English name Wigmund, which was derived from the Germanic elements "wig" meaning "war" or "battle," and "mund" meaning "protection." The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD.

In ancient times, the name Wigmund was associated with warriors and those who provided protection in times of conflict. It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and was often bestowed upon sons who were expected to take up arms and defend their lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Waymond can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Wigmundus," which was likely a Norman French rendition of the Old English name.

One notable bearer of the name Waymond was Wigmund, an Anglo-Saxon nobleman who lived in the 10th century. He was a prominent landowner and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of Mercia against Viking invaders.

Another historical figure with this name was Wigmund of Hirnshalssau, a Benedictine monk and chronicler who lived in the late 11th century. He is best known for his work "Vita et Miracula Sancti Wolfkangi," a biography of Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg.

In the 12th century, there was a Waymond who served as the Bishop of Ely in England from 1149 to 1159. He was a renowned scholar and played a crucial role in the construction of the Ely Cathedral.

Moving forward to the 14th century, Waymond de Mohun was a prominent English knight and landowner who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was present at the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.

Another notable bearer of the name was Waymond de Lacy, an Irish nobleman and military leader who lived in the 15th century. He was a crucial figure in the Anglo-Norman conquest of Ireland and played a significant role in the defense of the English territories in Ireland against Irish chieftains.

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