Beowulf

Meaning of Beowulf

Every time the name Beowulf (BAY-oh-woolf) bursts into the room, it feels like a bolt of lightning cracking open an age-old saga. Hailing from Old English roots, this “bee-wolf” moniker—an ancient kenning for the mighty bear—carries the roar of a fearless hero who once battled Grendel beneath torchlit mead halls and later faced down a fire-breathing dragon at the edge of a smoking cliff. Warm yet untamed, Beowulf paints a living tapestry of courage and loyalty, inviting a little one to stride into life’s trials with a shield of legend strapped to tiny shoulders. It’s a name that hums with epic promise, blending Anglo-American charm and mythic grandeur in every thrilling syllable.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as BAY-oh-woolf (/ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/)

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Notable People Named Beowulf

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