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Blythe is a feminine given name from an Old English [1] ... "pleasant", dating further back from the Proto-Germanic word blithiz, meaning "gentle", "kind".
The name Blythe (/ ˈ b l aɪ ð / or / ˈ b l aɪ θ /) derives from Old English bliþe ("joyous, kind, cheerful, pleasant"; modern blithe), and further back from Proto-Germanic *blithiz ("gentle, kind").
Bill Clinton (William Blythe, born 1946), 42nd American president; Colin Blythe (1879–1917), English cricketer; Daniel Blythe (born 1969), British author; Domini Blythe (1947–2010), British-born Canadian actress; Ernest Blythe (1889–1975), Irish politician; Geoffrey Blythe (died c. 1530), Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry
It is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century "blithe", meaning a happy or cheerful person. Notable people with the surname include: Alan Blyth (1929–2007), English musicologist; Alan Blyth (artist) (c. 1921 – 1953), English painter; Ann Blyth (born 1928), American actress; Sir Arthur Blyth (1823–1890), thrice Premier of South Australia
Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) [1] is an American actress. Accolades she has received include two Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Izzy Huffstodt on Huff (2004–2006), and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for her performance in Butterflies Are Free on Broadway (1969–1972).
The place-name Blyth is first attested in 1130 as Blida, and takes its name from the river Blyth.The river's name comes from the Old English adjective blīðe meaning 'gentle' or 'merry'.
What Does 'Yuletide' Mean? Yuletide is a combination of two Old English words: "geol," meaning "Yule" or "Christmas," and "tid," which translates to "time" or "season."
"Monday's Child" is one of many fortune-telling songs, popular as nursery rhymes for children. It is supposed to tell a child's character or future from their day of birth and to help young children remember the seven days of the week.