Wolstan
Wolstan is an unusual variant spelling of Wulstan and Wulfstan.
Of the following Wulfstans, the spelling Wolstan typically refers to St. Wulfstan II.
- Wulfstan, ealdorman of Wiltshire (or Weohstan), died 802
- Wulfstan of Hedeby, 9th century merchantman and traveller
- Wulfstan (died 956), Archbishop of York
- Wulfstan (died 1023), Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of York
- Wulfstan (died 1095), Bishop of Worcester (sometimes known as St. Wulfstan II)
- Wulfstan the Cantor (c.960 – early 11th century), monk and poet
- Wolstanus, 10th century bishop of London
As a given name, the spelling is almost unique to:
- Wolstan Dixie, Lord Mayor of London
- his grand-nephew Wolstan Dixie and many other Wolstans of the Dixie baronets
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