Thisby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thisby is listed in our database as a boy name of Shakespearean origin. Its recorded meaning is “A Midsummer Night's Dream' Flute, a bellows-mender, acts as Thisby in the play within the play”.

Thisby Name at a Glance

Name Thisby
Meaning A Midsummer Night's Dream' Flute, a bellows-mender, acts as Thisby in the play within the play.
Origin Shakespearean
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Thisby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thisby means “A Midsummer Night's Dream' Flute, a bellows-mender, acts as Thisby in the play within the play”. 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.

Thisby Name Origin

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

Is Thisby a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Thisby

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