Blythe
[blaɪð]Meaning
from an Old English surname meaning "cheerful"
Background Story
Blythe comes from an English surname, which in turn comes from the Old English word blīþe, meaning merry, joyous, kind, cheerful or pleasant. The modern word blithe is related to it. Many of the surname's senses derive from placenames, such as the River Blythe, all from the same Old English adjective.
Variations
Blithe
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