Beornheard

== Old English == === Etymology === From Proto-West Germanic *Bernuhardu, from Proto-Germanic *Bernuharduz. Equivalent to beorn (“man, warrior”) +‎ heard (“harsh, hardy, brave”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbe͜ornˌxæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈbe͜orˠnˌhæ͜ɑrˠd] === Proper noun === Beornheard m a male given name === References === Electronic Sawyer S 233 (Cædwalla, king of the (West) Saxons, to Ecgbald, abbot, and his familia; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hoo (ad Hebureahg insulam), Kent. (b) Swæfheard, king of Kent, to Ecgbald, abbot; grant of adjoining 20 hides at Hoo and woodland at Fercanhamstede. (c). Confirmation by Æthelred, king of Mercia), Beornheard is mentioned as "Beornheardi" in the old text section.