Horner Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Horner Name at a Glance

Name	Horner
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Duke of Clarence, Son to Henry IV. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' Thomas Wart, a country soldier. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Thomas Horner, an armourer.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Horner Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Horner means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Duke of Clarence, Son to Henry IV. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' Thomas Wart, a country soldier. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Thomas Horner, an armourer”. 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.

Horner Name Origin

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

Is Horner a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Horner

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