Macbeth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Macbeth Name at a Glance

Name	Macbeth
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Lady Macbeth, with to Macbeth who urges him to murder Duncan, then later goes mad from guilt.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Macbeth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Macbeth means “'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Lady Macbeth, with to Macbeth who urges him to murder Duncan, then later goes mad from guilt”. 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.

Macbeth Name Origin

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

Is Macbeth a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Macbeth

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