How did the guards of tower of London get there nicknames?

Answer 1

Beef eatrs

Answer 2

They are often known as "beefeaters" but their official name is "Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign's Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary"- "yeomen warders" for short.

It is not recorded how they got their nickname. One plausible theory is that they were allowed to eat beef from the king's table, or that they were given a ration of beef, as one of the conditions of their service.

Answer 3

Their official name is Yeoman Warders and their nickname is Beefeaters. The reason for the nickname is uncertain but it is thought that in the 16th century they were given free beef to eat as a 'perk'. All Yeoman Warders are retired long service non-commissioned officers of the British or Commonwealth Armed Forces.

Answer 4

Their parents would have named them shortly after they were born.

Answer 5

Like most people, their parents named them at birth.