Rugby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rugby Name at a Glance

Name	Rugby
Meaning	'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Servant to Doctor Caius.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rugby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rugby means “'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Servant to Doctor Caius”. 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.

Rugby Name Origin

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

Is Rugby a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Rugby

When considering Rugby for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.