Venice Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Venice Name at a Glance

Name	Venice
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' The Duke of Venice. 'The Tragedy of Othello' The Duke of Venice.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Venice Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Venice means “'The Merchant of Venice' The Duke of Venice. 'The Tragedy of Othello' The Duke of Venice”. 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.

Venice Name Origin

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

Is Venice a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Venice

When considering Venice 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.