Salisbury Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Salisbury Name at a Glance

Name	Salisbury
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'Henry VI, Part 2' Earl of Salisbury. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' and 'King John' Earl of Pembroke. 'King Richard The Second' Earl of Salisbury.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Salisbury Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Salisbury means “'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'Henry VI, Part 2' Earl of Salisbury. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' and 'King John' Earl of Pembroke. 'King Richard The Second' Earl of Salisbury”. 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.

Salisbury Name Origin

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

Is Salisbury a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Salisbury

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