Richmond Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Richmond Name at a Glance

Name	Richmond
Meaning	'King Henry IV, 1 and 2' King Henry the Fourth. Also Henry (Hal), son to the king and Prince of Wales, who becomes king in part 2, and king in Henry V. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' King Henry the Sixth. Also Henry, Earl of Richmond, a youth.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Richmond Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Richmond means “'King Henry IV, 1 and 2' King Henry the Fourth. Also Henry (Hal), son to the king and Prince of Wales, who becomes king in part 2, and king in Henry V. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' King Henry the Sixth. Also Henry, Earl of Richmond, a youth”. 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.

Richmond Name Origin

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

Is Richmond a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Richmond

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