Origin:
English
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Derived from Old English ‘Hereweard’, a compound of army (here) and protection (weard).from the Old English name Hereweard. The Anglo-Saxon hero Hereward the Wake led a revolt against William the Conqueror in the 11th century.
Soul Urge:People with the name Hereward have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Hereward tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.