Bede

English

"prayer"

Bede Origin and Meaning

The name Bede is a boy's name of English origin meaning "prayer".

A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of English prose, and highly influential via his The History of the English Church and People.

Popularity of the name Bede

• 1429 Nameberry 2020

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Famous People Named Bede

• Bede Durbidge Australian professional surfer
• Sir Bede Edmund Hugh Clifford New Zealand diplomat

The name Bede in Pop Culture

• Bede rival in Pokémon Sword and Shield.