Hotspur Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hotspur Name at a Glance

Name	Hotspur
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' and 'King Richard The Second' Henry Percy, surnamed Hotspur, son of the Earl of Northumberland.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hotspur Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hotspur means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' and 'King Richard The Second' Henry Percy, surnamed Hotspur, son of the Earl of Northumberland”. 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.

Hotspur Name Origin

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

Is Hotspur a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hotspur

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