Mowbray Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mowbray Name at a Glance

Name	Mowbray
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Mowbray, retainer of Northumberland and opposite against King Henry IV. 'King Richard The Second' Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mowbray Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mowbray means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Mowbray, retainer of Northumberland and opposite against King Henry IV. 'King Richard The Second' Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk”. 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.

Mowbray Name Origin

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

Is Mowbray a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Mowbray

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