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Saxon

Saxon is a gender-neutral Teutonic or German name. This name has German roots, and the meaning of Saxon is ‘swordsman', 'knife', 'dagger', or 'people of dagger’. Saxon is pronounced as SAKS-un and is derived from the name given to Saxons, one of the German tribes who invaded and settled in England during the fifth century. It is mostly given to the people of Saxony, a region of Germany. Though this name is not a very common first name, it is popularly used as a toponymical surname. Some of the similar names for Saxon are Saxen, Saxan, and Saxe.
Some notable persons with the name Saxon are Saxon Musk (son of billionaire Elon Musk), Saxon Paige Sharbino (American actress), Saxon Winston Holt (24th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia), Saxon Oliver O'Loughlin, (Son of actor Alex O'Loughlin), Alex Saxon (American actor), Kurt Saxon (an author), Arthur Saxon (German strongman and circus performer), and many more.
In addition, Saxon is the name of an English heavy metal band, and in 2007, there was a thriller/drama British independent film titled Saxon. Besides these, the name Saxon Banks also appeared in the novel ‘Big Little Lies’ by Liane Moriarty.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

people of the dagger

Origin

German

Numerology

S is for serene, your calm time.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

X is for Xanadu, your place of paradise.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Saxon lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Saxon

  • Sunny Hay (b. 1986) daughter of guitarist Roy Hay of Culture Club
  • Sunny (b. 2003) daughter of actress Suzy Patterson
  • Sunny Elizabeth Cradock (b. 2003) daughter of guitarist Steve Cradock of Ocean Colour Scene
  • Sunny Richesson (b. 2005) daughter of swimmer Anita Nall and Luke Richesson
  • Saxton Temple Pope American doctor and outdoorsman, the father of modern bow hunting
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