The name Middlesex is derived from the Old English words "Middel" and "Seaxe," meaning "Middle Saxons." The name refers to the historical kingdom of Middlesex, which was established in the 6th century by the Anglo-Saxon tribe known as the Middle Saxons.
Meaning and Origin
Meaning:
"Middle" refers to the kingdom's geographical location, being situated between the kingdoms of Essex to the east and Wessex to the west.
"Saxons" refers to the Anglo-Saxon tribe that inhabited the area.
Origin:
The Middle Saxons were a sub-tribe of the West Saxons who migrated from the continent to Britain in the 5th century.
They settled in the area that became known as Middlesex, establishing a kingdom that included parts of present-day London, Hertfordshire, and Surrey.
The name "Middlesex" first appears in written records in the 7th century.
