Durward

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
From the Gaelic name Dubh-ard, meaning "black high" or "black hill"
Pronunciation
DUR-wərd
dur-wərd
Popularity
Durward is a very rare name in most parts of the world, and it is not currently ranked within the top 1000 baby names in any country.

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Durward Name meanings & History

From the Gaelic name Dubh-ard, meaning "black high" or "black hill". From an occupational surname meaning "door guard" in Middle English. Durward is an old-fashioned name that is not commonly used anymore. It may suit parents who are looking for a unique, traditional name with Scottish roots.

Zodiac Sign of Durward: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Durward:

D: Determined,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Daddy,Domestic

U: Universality,Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Undermining

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

W: Wild,Wonderful,Willful,Wonderment,Wishful

A: Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Action

Durward is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name

2.) Durward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) vigilant; home-loving

Other Forms: Derrwood, Derwood, Durr, Durrwood, Durwould


3.) Durward (Male)

Usage: Last name as first name

Meanings: (Last name as first name) clunky

Other Forms: Der, Derr, Derwy, Dur, Durr, Ward


4.) Durward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) gatekeeper.

Other Forms: Derward, Durwood, Ward


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