Unferth Name Meaning

Unferth is a name of Old English origin deriving from the elements 'un' meaning "non, opposite" and 'ferth' translating to "animate being or soul." While the literal translation may not be widely agreed upon, there are interpretations suggesting the name means “non-spirit”.

Unferth is a famous character in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf." He was a thane of the Danish lord Hrothgar, depicted as a foil to Beowulf, serving as a symbol of skepticism and rationality. The full complexity of Unferth's character isn't captured well in translation, leading to multiple interpretations.