Pistol Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pistol Name at a Glance

Name	Pistol
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' An irregular humorist. In Henry V, Pistol is a soldier in the King's army. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A Follower of Falstaff.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Pistol Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pistol means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' An irregular humorist. In Henry V, Pistol is a soldier in the King's army. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A Follower of Falstaff”. 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.

Pistol Name Origin

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

Is Pistol a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Pistol

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