Hrōþ
Hroth (*hrōþ) is a Proto-Germanic term for fame, glory,[1] appearing in various personal names:
- Robert *Hrōþ-berht "fame-bright"
- Rudolph *Hrōþ-wulf- "fame-wolf"
- Roderick *Hrōþi-rīk- "famous ruler"
- Hrothgar or Roger *Hrōþi-gaiz- "famous spear"
- Roland "fame-land"
The putative goddess Hretha mentioned by Bede would likely also be connected to the same etymon.
References
- Kroonen, Guus (2013). Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic. p. 249.
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