Wolstan Explained

Wolstan is an unusual variant spelling of Wulstan and Wulfstan.

Of the following Wulfstans, the spelling Wolstan typically refers to St. Wulfstan II.

• Wulfstan, ealdorman of Wiltshire (or Weohstan), died 802
• Wulfstan of Hedeby, 9th century merchantman and traveller
• Wulfstan (died 956), Archbishop of York
• Wulfstan (died 1023), Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of York
• Wulfstan (died 1095), Bishop of Worcester (sometimes known as St. Wulfstan II)
• Wulfstan the Cantor (c.960 – early 11th century), monk and poet
• Wolstanus, 10th century bishop of London

As a given name, the spelling is almost unique to:

• Wolstan Dixie, Lord Mayor of London
• his grand-nephew Wolstan Dixie and many other Wolstans of the Dixie baronets