What origin is the name Holofernes?

Holofernes comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Holofernes a popular name?

Holofernes is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Holofernes?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Holofernes — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Holofernes

Q: Is Holofernes a rare name?

Yes. Holofernes does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Holofernes

Holofernes

Boy

english

4 syllables

Holofernes is an english boy's name meaning "An English name associated with a schoolmaster character in William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost.".

The meaning of Holofernes is "An English name associated with a schoolmaster character in William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost." — a boy name of english origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name associated with a schoolmaster character in William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Holofernes

Very rare in US records

What does Holofernes mean?

Holofernes is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name associated with a schoolmaster character in William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost.".