Bard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bard Name at a Glance

Name	Bard
Meaning	Variant of Baird: Bard; travelling musician/singer.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bard means “Variant of Baird: Bard; travelling musician/singer”. 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.

Bard Name Origin

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

Is Bard a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bard

When considering Bard for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.