Hrōþ Explained

Hroth (*hrōþ) is a Proto-Germanic term for fame, glory,^[1] appearing in various personal names:

• Robert *Hrōþ-berht "fame-bright"
• Rudolph *Hrōþ-wulf- "fame-wolf"
• Roderick *Hrōþi-rīk- "famous ruler"
• Hrothgar or Roger *Hrōþi-gaiz- "famous spear"
• Roland "fame-land"

The putative goddess Hretha mentioned by Bede would likely also be connected to the same etymon.

Notes and References

1. Book: Kroonen, Guus . Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic . 2013 . English . 249 .