Vortigernus
Latin
Alternative forms
- Gurthigernus
- Vertigernus, Vurtigernus, Uvertigernus (medieval)
Etymology
Borrowed from Proto-Brythonic *Gworθɨɣern, from Proto-Celtic *Uɸortigernos, from *uɸor- (“over”) + *tigernos (“lord, ruler”). First attested in Gildas (late 5th – early 6th century CE).
Proper noun
Vortigernus m sg (genitive Vortigernī); second declension
- (Late Latin) A given name of historical usage, equivalent to English Vortigern
Declension
Second-declension noun, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Vortigernus |
| Genitive | Vortigernī |
| Dative | Vortigernō |
| Accusative | Vortigernum |
| Ablative | Vortigernō |
| Vocative | Vortigerne |
Descendants
- → English: Vortigern