Your name probably isn't English

Did you know there are only a handful of truly English names? In this video, let's explore where our names really come from: from Anglo-Saxon names like Edward and Alfred to Norman imports like William and Richard, and biblical names such as John, Mary, and Jacob. Along the way we’ll uncover surprising connections between names across languages and centuries. Chances are your name isn’t English at all. Enjoy this ad-free version of the video for Nebula members.