Bedford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bedford Name at a Glance

Name	Bedford
Meaning	'King Henry V' Duke of Bedford, brother to the King. 'Henry VI, Part 1' Duke of Bedford, uncle to King Henry VI, and Regent of France.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bedford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bedford means “'King Henry V' Duke of Bedford, brother to the King. 'Henry VI, Part 1' Duke of Bedford, uncle to King Henry VI, and Regent of France”. 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.

Bedford Name Origin

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

Is Bedford a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bedford

When considering Bedford 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.