Modred - Unique Boy Names

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Modred

/ˈmɒdrɛd/

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Meaning

Son of the sea or ruler of the sea

Represents the tragic antagonist—ambition, rebellion, and the inevitable downfall brought by personal desire and fate.

Symbolism

Embodies treachery, doomed heroism, and the collapse of ideal orders; symbolizes internal and external conflict within noble institutions.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Welsh name 'Medraut' or 'Modred', possibly from 'mad' (meaning 'fortunate' or 'good') combined with a suffix implying lineage, though some link it to Celtic roots related to the sea ('mor' + 'tred'). Later Latinized as 'Mordred' in Geoffrey of Monmouth's chronicles.

Style & Origin

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english

Cultural Background

Rooted in Arthurian legend, Modred is a figure of betrayal and conflict in British mythology, primar

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