Gobbo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gobbo Name at a Glance

Name	Gobbo
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' Launcelot Gobbo, a clown, servant to Shylock. Also Old Gobbo, Launcelot's father.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gobbo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gobbo means “'The Merchant of Venice' Launcelot Gobbo, a clown, servant to Shylock. Also Old Gobbo, Launcelot's father”. 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.

Gobbo Name Origin

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

Is Gobbo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gobbo

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