Hereward Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hereward Name at a Glance

Name	Hereward
Meaning	Derived from Old English 'Hereweard', a compound of army (here) and protection (weard).from the Old English name Hereweard. The Anglo-Saxon hero Hereward the Wake led a revolt against William the Conqueror in the 11th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hereward Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hereward means “Derived from Old English 'Hereweard', a compound of army (here) and protection (weard).from the Old English name Hereweard. The Anglo-Saxon hero Hereward the Wake led a revolt against William the Conqueror in the 11th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hereward Name Origin

Our database records Hereward under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hereward a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hereward is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hereward

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