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Wykeham Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:Wykeham means "village settlement" in Old English.
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:5
  • Syllables:2
  • Origin:Australian

More About The Name Wykeham

The name Wykeham is of English origin and is usually used as a surname rather than a first name. Wykeham is derived from a place name in England, specifically 'Wickham', which is common in several parts of the country. The name 'Wickham' itself has Old English roots, coming from 'wic', meaning 'dairy farm' and 'ham', meaning 'homestead'. Therefore, 'Wykeham' collectively means 'dairy farm homestead'.

One famous personality with the name Wykeham was William of Wykeham (1324–1404), who was the Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. He was also the founder of New College, Oxford, and Winchester College.

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