The baby name Everard is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "EH-vuh-rd".
Everard is English in Origin.
Everard is a name of English origin that means "brave as a wild boar". The name is derived from the Old English words "eofor" meaning "wild boar" and "heard" meaning "brave" or "hardy". The name was popular in medieval England and was often given to boys who were expected to be strong and courageous.
The name Everard has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in England during the 12th and 13th centuries. It was borne by several notable figures in English history, including Everard Digby, a conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and Everard Home, a prominent surgeon and anatomist in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Everard is a masculine name and is pronounced EV-er-ard. The name is composed of two elements, "eofor" and "heard", which combine to create a name that is both strong and meaningful. The name has been used consistently throughout history and remains a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional and timeless name for their son.
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Everard Digby Everard Digby was a prominent figure in Elizabethan England and is best known for his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed attempt to blow up the House of Lords. He was a staunch Catholic and was executed for his role in the plot. Prior to his involvement in the plot, Digby was known for his writings on religion, including a translation of St. Augustine's "City of God" into English. |