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The masculine first name Mordred represents an anglicized form of the Welsh name Medraut. Translated, it means 'the treacherous one'.
What does the name Mordred mean?
Mordred is an anglicized variant of the Welsh name Medraut, which directly means 'the treacherous one'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word mordĕre, which means 'to bite'. In mythology, Mordred is known as the son of King Arthur, whose actions ultimately led to his downfall.
Where does the name Mordred come from?
The first name Mordred has its origins in Latin and means 'the treacherous one'. The Latin etymology comes from mordĕre, which means 'to bite'. It is found in Old Welsh, English, and Welsh languages.
How do you pronounce Mordred?
Mordred is pronounced approximately as 'Mord-red'.
Popularity
In Germany, Mordred is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. Worldwide, Mordred is also not widely used. The rankings in the first name charts of various countries in recent years are listed here.
Nicknames & pet names
Ed / Eddie / Mor / Mory
Famous people
- Mordred (son of King Arthur)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mordred
What is the origin of the name Mordred?
The name Mordred has its roots in Latin and is an anglicized form of the Welsh name Medraut.
What does the name Mordred mean?
Mordred means 'the treacherous one' and is derived from the Latin word mordĕre, which means 'to bite'.
How popular is the name Mordred?
The name Mordred is rare and does not have a wide usage today, but it is known primarily in literary and mythological contexts.