Names That Mean Saxon

From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming and wondered why it hasn't attracted more fans In this country--she's appreciated by the Brits, who have moved her to Number 392. Saskia is one of those names that's been used in Europe since the Middle Ages, but has never crossed the ocean.
 <br/><br/>One contemporary bearer is actress Saskia Reeves, who was born to a Dutch mother.  Pop artist Red Grooms has a grown daughter named Saskia, and more recently TV's Anne Dudek chose it for her daughter.


Saskia

An older form of Saxo, the name of an illustrious Danish medieval chronicler, which to the English ear may sound a little too close to "sexy" for comfort.

Saxi

A Latinised form of the Old Norse name Saxi, meaning either "Saxon" or "dagger, short sword". A notable historical bearer is Saxo Grammaticus, a medieval Danish chronicler who wrote the first full history of Denmark, the <em>Gesta Danorum</em>.

Saxo

The original form of Saskia was the real name of Rembrandt's wife, Saakje fan Uylenburgh.

Names That Mean Saxon

The names

Saskia

Saxi

Saxo

Saakje