Suffolk Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Suffolk Name at a Glance

Name	Suffolk
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Eighth' Duke of Suffolk, a prisoner in Henry VI, II.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Suffolk Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Suffolk means “'Henry VI, Part 1' and 'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Eighth' Duke of Suffolk, a prisoner in Henry VI, II”. 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.

Suffolk Name Origin

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

Is Suffolk a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Suffolk

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