Wales Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wales Name at a Glance

Name	Wales
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Son of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Edward, Prince of Wales, son to King Henry VI.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wales Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wales means “'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Son of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Edward, Prince of Wales, son to King Henry VI”. 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.

Wales Name Origin

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

Is Wales a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Wales

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