[1] [2] [3] [4] Warner is an English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish given name that is an alternate form of Werner that is in use throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Peninsular Malaysia, India, Pakistan, the British Isles, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Guyana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Nigeria. [5] Warner is derived from Germanic origins, and can be defined or translated to: defender or, defending warrior. It can be also be observed from the old German name, Warnier. The prefix or root, Warn or, Wer- comes from Indo-European etymology. Over time, Warner has evolved from the name Werner which is much less common. Overall, this name came from German roots and was adapted over time through many other cultures. Warin, is an old German word and means protecter or guard. This also relates to a cognate in English, "warn or, (to) warn." which is usually protective. A French surname, Warnier which can be adopted from German, can be found from old Norse names. These include, Verner or Wærn. Some other spelling variations of this name involve, Warner, Warnar, Warnere. It also came from Ireland and evolved through to the U.S through Irish immigrants. Warner first was found in the Domesday book (1086) the prefix,"Warn" was found in Warnerus and Warnerius. These were thought to be ancient baptismal names. It was first also founded in the Anglo-Saxon which is from German and England culture. Notable people with this name include the following:
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