Mærwine

Mærwine is an Old English masculine given name meaning "famous friend". It is composed of the elements mære ("famous" or "renowned") and wine ("friend"). This type of dithematic (two-element) name was common in the early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon naming tradition.

Like many Old English names, Mærwine fell out of use after the Norman Conquest as French and Christian names became predominant. No notable bearers are recorded in historical sources, making the name quite rare.

• Meaning: "famous friend"
• Origin: Old English (Anglo-Saxon)
• Type: Dithematic compound
• Usage: Historically used in Anglo-Saxon England, now extremely rare