Behind the *Name*: Meaning, origin and history of the *name Swithin*. From the Old English *name* Swiðhun or Swiþhun, derived from swiþ "strong" and perhaps hun "bear cub". Saint *Swithin* was a 9th-century bishop of Winchester. St. Swithin's Day is July 15. He was canonized by popular acclamation after a number of miraculous cures took place. His tomb was destroyed and his bones scattered in 1538. (reign of Henry VIII) On Jul 21, 2016 7:44 AM, "Paul Luddington via" <luddington@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Hi All > > Would anyone have any idea what the modern interpretation of > the name Swithune might be??? It's found in a will from 1564, Swithune > Luddyngton, s of William Luddyngton. > > > > Paul > > This list is adoptable. If you would like to volunteer to adminster this > list, click here: http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listrequest.pl > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LUDDINGTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >