How did the Norman Conquest of England change day-to-day life in England?

by TomDoesRedditing

The Norman Conquest of 1066 is one of the most famous events in English history, and it’s implications in a political sense are often discussed.

However, what isn’t talked about is how life changed for the Anglo-Saxon peasantry in the country. What would have changed for these people?

Also, how did the English culture - at the peasant level - become Norman? Why did Anglo-Saxon names die out?

BRIStoneman

Hello, I answered this question before here. I hope it's useful.

Traditional English names hang around for a while - they're notable in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, charters and in parish rolls - but it's largely a matter of fashion that they change. It is worth noting that some English names like Edward and Edmund do remain popular though.