Cedmon

Cedmon is an Old English name, most famously associated with Cædmon, the earliest English poet whose name is known. He was a cowherd who became a monk at the monastery of Whitby in the 7th century and is considered the 'father of English sacred song.' The exact etymology of the name is debated, with some scholars suggesting a Brittonic (Welsh) origin meaning 'battle' or 'warrior,' while others propose an Old English derivation from elements meaning 'gift' or 'bounty.' The name's rarity today makes it a unique choice with deep historical roots.