Guildford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Guildford Name at a Glance

Name	Guildford
Meaning	'King Henry IV, 1 & 2' King. Also Hal, king's son and Prince of Wales, who becomes Henry V. 'King Henry VI, III' King Henry VI. Also Henry, Earl of Richmond, a youth. 'King Henry VIII' King Henry. Also Sir Henry Guildford.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Guildford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Guildford means “'King Henry IV, 1 & 2' King. Also Hal, king's son and Prince of Wales, who becomes Henry V. 'King Henry VI, III' King Henry VI. Also Henry, Earl of Richmond, a youth. 'King Henry VIII' King Henry. Also Sir Henry Guildford”. 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.

Guildford Name Origin

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

Is Guildford a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Guildford

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