The baby name Bosworth is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BOZ-worth".
Bosworth is English in Origin.
Bosworth is an English surname that originated from a place name in Leicestershire, England. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "bos" meaning "shrub" or "bush" and "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". Therefore, the name Bosworth means "settlement near the bushes". The name Bosworth has been recorded in English history since the 13th century and is associated with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, where King Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, who then became King Henry VII.
The name Bosworth is predominantly used as a surname and is not commonly used as a first name. As a surname, it is used by both males and females. The pronunciation of Bosworth is BOZ-worth. The name has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The name Bosworth is not commonly used in modern times, but it remains a popular surname among people of English origin.
The name Bosworth is a compound name made up of two Old English words. The first component, "bos", means "shrub" or "bush", while the second component, "worth", means "enclosure" or "settlement". The name Bosworth has historical significance due to the Battle of Bosworth Field, which was a significant event in English history. The name Bosworth is a unique and meaningful name that would be a great choice for parents looking for a surname as a first name.
Bosworth has the following similar or variant Names
- Boswell |
- Boswall |
- Bosward |
- Boswarth |
- Boswartha |
- Boswortha |
- Bosworthick |
- Bosworthie |
- Bosworthi