Bassianus

English German Literary

Bright wolf, ax-wielding wolf. From the Old German Berhtolf meaning bright wolf. A literary name from Shakespeare's King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2, where it belongs to an irregular humorist. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Bardolph, retainer of Northumberland. 'King Henry V' Soldier in the King's army. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A Follower of Falstaff.

Literary

A literary name from Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, where it belongs to a dissolute prisoner.

Literary

A literary name from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, where it belongs to friend to Antonia, who borrows from Antonio to pursue his successful suit for Portia.

English Literary

Short. A literary name from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 1, where it belongs to member of the Red Rose or Lancaster faction.

English Literary

Variant of Bartholomew often used as a surname. A literary name from Shakespeare's King Henry V, where it belongs to soldier in the King's army.

French Literary

From the beautiful fortress. A literary name from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 1, where it belongs to thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, great-uncle to king Henry VI, Bishop of Winchester, and afterwards, in 'Henry VI, Part 2', Cardinal Beaufort. Cardinal. 'Henry VI, Part 1' John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, afterwards Duke.

English Literary

Derived from the English place name, meaning Bede's ford. Most frequently used as a surname. A literary name from Shakespeare's King Henry V, where it belongs to duke of Bedford, brother to the King. 'Henry VI, Part 1' Duke of Bedford, uncle to King Henry VI, and Regent of France.