Basset Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Basset Name at a Glance

Name	Basset
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 1' Member of the Red Rose or Lancaster faction.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Basset Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Basset means “'Henry VI, Part 1' Member of the Red Rose or Lancaster faction”. 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.

Basset Name Origin

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

Is Basset a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Basset

When considering Basset 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.