Horace Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Horace Name at a Glance

Name	Horace
Meaning	Variant of Horatio: Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Horace Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Horace means “Variant of Horatio: Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy”. 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.

Horace Name Origin

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

Is Horace a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Horace

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