Beaufort Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Beaufort Name at a Glance

Name	Beaufort
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 1' Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, great-uncle to king Henry VI, Bishop of Winchester, and afterwards, in 'Henry VI, Part 2', Cardinal Beaufort. Cardinal. 'Henry VI, Part 1' John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, afterwards Duke.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Beaufort Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Beaufort means “'Henry VI, Part 1' Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, great-uncle to king Henry VI, Bishop of Winchester, and afterwards, in 'Henry VI, Part 2', Cardinal Beaufort. Cardinal. 'Henry VI, Part 1' John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, afterwards Duke”. 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.

Beaufort Name Origin

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

Is Beaufort a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Beaufort

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