0
William Shakespeare would often spell his name different ways. Back in the older days of English, when the majority of English speakers were illiterate, spelling was not nearly as important (or standardized) as was pronunciation. Because of this, if you wanted to spell the word "here" as "here", "heer" "hear" "hir", etc, it would be fine as long as it the word was pronounced the right way.
In other words, Yes he spelled his name several different ways, but No, he did not "misspell" his name because spelling was not standardized yet.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was shakespeare name under the king?
Shakespeare's name was William Shakespeare no matter who the monarch was.
Was Shakespeare's name actually Shakespeare?
Yes, although neither he nor anyone else seemed to be sure of how to spell it. But that was true of everyone--nobody knew how to spell anyone's name. We have settled on the spelling "Shakespeare" because that is the one found most often in his published works. The spelling "Shakespear" is also common: that's what's on his grant of arms. On his funerary monument it is spelled "Shakspeare"
What is Shakespeare's last name?
Shakespeare did not have a middle name. When you translate it from Latin it is William Shakespeare.
Could William Shakespeare spell his own name?
Shakespeare did not spell his name the same way all of the time. The several examples of his signature which exist show a variety of spellings including "Shaksper". The spellings of the name by other people are even more diffuse: his name is spelled in more than twenty different ways by his contemporaries. This was no big deal--at that time people did not get exercised about spelling, as you can tell if you read an original copy of the Quarto or Folio versions of his writings.
How many name did Shakespeare have?
His name was William Shakespeare. He didn't have any others.
What do you do if you signed your name incorrectly on a car title?
If you cant spell your name right then you have no business owning or driving a car
How do you spell mishindale?
The proper name is spelled "Missiondale."The similar common word is mishandle, meaning handled incorrectly.
What does Imogene mean?
It is Gaelic for "maiden."The name of a princess in the play 'Cymbeline' by Shakespeare. He based her on a legendary character named Innogen, but the name was printed incorrectly and never corrected. The name Innogen is derived from Gaelic inghean meaning "maiden".
What is a nother name for a tornado?
Tornadoes are sometimes called twisters or (incorrectly) cyclones. Tornado is the term preferred by professionals.
What is another name for quolls?
The quoll is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a native cat.
How do you spell quinten?
Assuming you mean the name, Quintin or sometimes Quinten.
How do you spell chief Powhatan's name?
Wahunsenacawh (sometimes spelled Wahunsonacock)
Was Shakespeare's name really Shakespeare?
Yes! Shakespeare's name was really Shakespeare. His whole name was William Shakespeare.
How do you spell gene the name?
The male given name is Gene. Sometimes a short version of Eugene
Did William Shakespeare have a middle name and what was it?
Shakespeare had no middle name. His name was just William Shakespeare.
What was Shakespeare's whole name?
Shakespeare's full name was William Shakespeare. He didn't have a middle name.
What is the birth name of Robbie Shakespeare?
Robbie Shakespeare's birth name is Robert Shakespeare.
