Humphrey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Humphrey Name at a Glance

Name	Humphrey
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Prince Humphrey of Gloucester, son to Henry IV 'Henry VI, Part 2' Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester is Henry VI's uncle.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Humphrey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Humphrey means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Prince Humphrey of Gloucester, son to Henry IV 'Henry VI, Part 2' Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester is Henry VI's uncle”. 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.

Humphrey Name Origin

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

Is Humphrey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Humphrey

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