Leofric

Old English

Etymology

From lēof (“dear, beloved”) and rīc (“king, ruler”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈle͜oːfˌriːk/, [ˈle͜oːvˌriːk]

Proper noun

Lēofrīc m

1. a male given name
2. Leofric, Earl of Mercia Anglo-Saxon Earl of Mercia.

References

• Electronic Sawyer S 1530 (Bequest by Thurstan of land at Wimbish, Essex, to Christ Church), Earl Leofric is mentioned as "Leofric".