Hroth (*hrōþ) is a Proto-Germanic term for fame, glory, 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.
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