'Anglo-Saxon' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'Angli' and 'Saxones', where 'Angli' referred to a Germanic tribe and 'Saxones' referred to another Germanic tribe.

'Anglo-Saxon' changed from the Old English word 'Angul-Saxan' and eventually became the modern English word 'Anglo-Saxon'.

Initially, it referred to the Germanic tribes, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of relating to the early English people and their language.