Winchester Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Winchester Name at a Glance

Name	Winchester
Meaning	'Henry VI, I' Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, Henry VI's great-uncle, Bishop of Winchester, cardinal in 'Henry VI, Part 2'. 'Henry VI, Part 1' John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, later Duke. 'King Henry VIII' Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Winchester Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Winchester means “'Henry VI, I' Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, Henry VI's great-uncle, Bishop of Winchester, cardinal in 'Henry VI, Part 2'. 'Henry VI, Part 1' John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, later Duke. 'King Henry VIII' Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester”. 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.

Winchester Name Origin

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

Is Winchester a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Winchester

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