TheNameDBBayard
MasculineMeaning
A name derived from Old French meaning 'bay-colored' or 'reddish-brown,' originally referring to a horse of that color.
Etymology
Bayard comes from the Old French 'bai' or 'bay,' describing a reddish-brown color, with the suffix '-ard.' The name became famous through the legendary horse Bayard in medieval French literature.
About the Name Bayard
Bayard is a name with medieval French origins, most famously associated with the legendary knight Chevalier de Bayard. It has been used as both a given name and surname in English and French-speaking regions.