Prospero Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Prospero Name at a Glance

Name	Prospero
Meaning	'The Tempest' The rightful Duke of Milan.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Prospero Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Prospero means “'The Tempest' The rightful Duke of Milan”. 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.

Prospero Name Origin

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

Is Prospero a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Prospero

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