Norfolk Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Norfolk Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Norfolk Mean?

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

Norfolk Name Origin

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

Is Norfolk a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Norfolk

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