Shallow Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shallow Name at a Glance

Name	Shallow
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Robert Shallow, a country justice.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shallow Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shallow means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Robert Shallow, a country justice”. 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.

Shallow Name Origin

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

Is Shallow a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Shallow

When considering Shallow 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.