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- Name :Wykeham
- 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.
As a surname, it's challenging to attribute specific personality traits to those named Wykeham. However, traditionally, names derived from places were often taken by those living or working in that area, and those people might have been seen as practical, reliable, and hardworking, due to the agricultural origins of the name.
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