Hastings Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hastings Name at a Glance

Name	Hastings
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Hastings, retainer of Northumberland and opposite against King Henry IV. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Hastings. 'King Richard III' Lord Hastings. 'King Richard III' A pursuivant.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hastings Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hastings means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Hastings, retainer of Northumberland and opposite against King Henry IV. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Hastings. 'King Richard III' Lord Hastings. 'King Richard III' A pursuivant”. 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.

Hastings Name Origin

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

Is Hastings a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hastings

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