Buckingham Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Buckingham Name at a Glance

Name	Buckingham
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Eighth' Duke of Buckingham. 'King Richard III' Duke of Buckingham.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Buckingham Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Buckingham means “'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Eighth' Duke of Buckingham. 'King Richard III' Duke of Buckingham”. 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.

Buckingham Name Origin

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

Is Buckingham a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Buckingham

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