Names That Mean Dagger

  1. Saxon
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "people of the dagger"
    • Description:

      Saxon is unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that sharp X in the middle and that two-syllable-ending-in-n pattern. Reminiscent of Roman but not yet so popular, Saxon is one to watch out for.
  2. Saxi
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "Saxon or dagger"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Saxon
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "people of the dagger"
    • Description:

      An unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that two-syllable, n-ending shape and sharp middle X.
  4. Saxo
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "Saxon or dagger"
    • Description:

      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 Gesta Danorum.

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