Bardolph Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bardolph Name at a Glance

Name	Bardolph
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' An irregular humorist. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Bardolph, retainer of Northumberland. 'King Henry V' Soldier in the King's army. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A Follower of Falstaff.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bardolph Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bardolph means “'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' An irregular humorist. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Bardolph, retainer of Northumberland. 'King Henry V' Soldier in the King's army. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A Follower of Falstaff”. 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.

Bardolph Name Origin

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

Is Bardolph a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bardolph

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