Exeter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Exeter Name at a Glance

Name	Exeter
Meaning	'King Henry V' and 'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Duke of Exeter, uncle to the King Henry V, and great-uncle to Henry VI.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Exeter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Exeter means “'King Henry V' and 'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Duke of Exeter, uncle to the King Henry V, and great-uncle to Henry VI”. 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.

Exeter Name Origin

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

Is Exeter a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Exeter

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