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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources
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Honest m. Latin honestus 'distinguished, reputable; respected, honorable'.

The name of a 3rd C saint.

Italy
Latin
● 915 Onesto (nom) RCI-Cam1 2
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Honest". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2016, no. 3. http://dmnes.org/2016/3/name/Honest.