Bysshe – Name Meaning
The name Bysshe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word “bysce” which means “bush”. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls.
History and Origin
The name Bysshe has been in use since the Middle Ages, when it was first recorded as a surname. It was popularized by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born in 1792. The name has also been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Popularity
Bysshe is not a particularly common name in the United States, but it does have some popularity in England. In 2019, it ranked at #7,845 on the list of most popular baby names in England and Wales.
Famous People Named Bysshe
One of the most famous people to bear this name is Percy Bysshe Shelley, an English Romantic poet who wrote such works as “Ode to the West Wind” and “Adonais”. Other notable people with this name include British actor Bysshe Houghton, American singer-songwriter Bysshe Miller, and British author Bysshe Lonsdale.
